El Rincon Poblano
A3302 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71600
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed main handwashing sink on the main cook line tilted to the point where the liquid pools on the left side of the sink basin. Also observed splash shield being held onto the sink with metal clamps. Repair sink splash guard, align sink so that it drains adequately, and recaulk/silicone the sink to the wall and around the splash guards. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cutting board scored and not cleanable. Manager will replace
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Mar 31, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed bowls, strainer and cups in the water filled sanitizer basin of the ware washing sink. Per person in charge the sanitizer utilized should be chlorine. Upon testing the solution with color changing test strips no noticeable color change occurred representing a solution that was less than the required 50 ppm minimum chlorine solution. Person in charge added chlorine to 50-100ppm at time of inspection. Discussed chlorine sanitizer testing requirements with person in charge. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed raw beef thawing in a water filled bucket in the prep sink without cool water. 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. Person in charge ran cold water over bucket filled with meat at time of inspection. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed masa and tortillas being stored in clean garbage bags where the surfaces of the bag came into direct contact with the food sources. Garbage bags are not designed to store food products. Person in charge removed the items from the garbage bags and moved them to large metal bowls. Ensure all food contact surfaces, including storage bags and containers are designed and labeled as food safe. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 13, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed light shield missing above the three-compartment sink and the handwashing sink on the main cook line is detached from wall and leaning left. Repair sink and caulk between wall and sink juncture. Install light shield. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report.Discussed thermometer calibration process with person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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, orContact the Department using the email addresses below, Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: guillermo t.,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A
2023
Dec 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Correction of the priority foundation items (#34 & #46) found during the inspection conducted on 12/08/2023 was verified by the inspector on 12/21/2023 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Provided guidance documents at time of inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B,Signer: Noemi Merillo
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 pig's feet soup (98-101'F) in a deep pot covered with lid and cooked skirt steak (88-91'F) in a large bowl, tightly-covered with plastic in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC, both items were cooked in the morning about 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Both items were reheated to 165'F at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper cooling methods to allow for proper cooling with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the walk-in, 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →