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El Herradero Brothers

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101 W Frye Rd, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-73513

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the establishment selling in house packaged ice. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) 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; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

2025

Jul 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-601.11

Inspector's notes

The retail bags of ice are not labeled with the establishment's name and address. Provide adequate labeling for the bags of ice. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-601.11 - Core: Standards of Identity

Apr 11, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Panela cheese in retail refrigerators with missing label information. Cheese is in a homestyle reduced oxygen packaging, didn't contain business address, phone number. Inspector verified the item was not a Cottage food product. Invoice was hand written with little details. The production establishment does not have a permit with Maricopa County or registered with AZDHS Cottage food program. PIC voluntarily discarded and stated they will no longer be selling the product. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Containers of cooked pork had a sell-by date of 4/1/25, and are still for sale on 4/11/25. This product should have been sold or discarded by 4/8/25. The manager then discarded them. 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.

2024

Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed clear packages of jerky with a packet of Tapatio hot sauce containing no label, identifying information, or sale amount. Per PIC they didn't have any invoices and were unsure who distributed the product. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Jun 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation and 1_ Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.SPANISHEl 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Number of Employees: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Food Handler Cards: 0,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,At Office: N,Water Sample: N,Signer: Ruth I. Navarro,Revoke / Suspend: N,Printed In Spanish: N,Number of Samples: 0

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.113

Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles.......The dumpster lid was left open. Maintain closed at all times. corrected by owner Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 12, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to person in charge. El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Erendira Santana,Award: Not Participating

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

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 sealed individual containers of raw shrimp ceviche in the reach in fridge above sealed individual containers of sour cream in the retail section at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) the importance of maintaining all packaged raw items below any packaged ready to eat items in order to prevent possible cross contamination. PIC was able to relocate items to the bottom shelf of reach in fridge at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →