Bertha El Sabor de los Mochis
B°1212 S 28th Ave, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59112
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 18, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed batch of Birria consume stored in tall two door refrigeration unit. Operator was unable to verify if Birria was made on 5/11/26 or 5/12/26. Operator was instructed to remove birria from service to the public since we cannot verify if product was stored past the 7days maximum for Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Operator proceeded to voluntarily discard at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen meat stored under shelving at cook line for thawing. Discussed with operator to ensure use proper thawing methods for Time/temperature control for safety food items. Operator proceeded to store frozen product under refrigeration.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator the following: -Adequate handwashing methods when handling ready to eat foods and glove usage. -Order of food storage in refrigeration for Ready to eat Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items. -Date marking for TCS food items (7days) maximum. -Food handler cards for employees
Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator correct format for sorting Time/ temperature control for safety food items (TCS) in walk-in refrigeration unit.
Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: County legal action may result from this inspection.Discussed with Operator installation of new Walk-in refrigeration unit and walk-in freezer unit installed approximately 6 months age. Operator was unable to provide details if walk-in units were approved by Maricopa County Environmental Services prior to installation. Will discuss with Management and provide further feedback to operator regarding plan review requirements for remodels. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 1, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Inspector's notes
Observed gap at bottom of door that leads to outside, discussed that outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insets and rodents Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed various boxes and containers of food being stored on directly on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer. Discussed with PIC that food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Sep 27, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
Observed water pouring from the ceiling onto various food contact surfaces in the kitchen during inspection. Per PIC the water began an hour before the time of inspection. At the time of inspection, the kitchen was still in operation. Operations ceased and the facility has called for maintenance to fix the source of the water leaking and asses damage to the ceiling. Correct at once.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Mar 25, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed requirements for labeling of all food items produced/ sold at establishment. All items sold should have this basic information: -(Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English).-Label shall also include the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Bertha A Nunez
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed frozen chicken in the freezer being stored directly over frozen pork. Ensure appropriate separation and storage of raw animal protein. PIC moved the items to the appropriate order during time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 15, 2023Routine3 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling, cooling methods, and thawing with PIC. Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 30,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR-Removed #31,Signer: Edwardo Nava
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. >>> Observed employees to be washing hands without soap and for less than 10 seconds. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with new single-use paper towel, and turn off handles with paper towel to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of bacteria and contamination. Employees washed hands for full 20 seconds at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. >>> Observed no hand soap at hand sink next to server station. PIC replaced soap at the time of inspection. Hand soap must be available at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. >>> Observed cut raw chicken and bacon stored over RTE onions and carrots in single door reach-in on the cook line. Also observed raw bacon stored over cleaned produce and RTE rice in the walk-in. PIC moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. >>> Observed cooked skirt steak (carne asada) at 45-47'F in the walk-in. Per PIC, the steak was cooked more than 6 hours prior to the inspection. The steak was embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the walk-in where there is sufficient airflow, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Foods must be cooled from 135'F-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70'F-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →