Elotes El Cata
A5132 W Camelback Rd, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73844
Score based on 10 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 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large pot of beef broth in the walk in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Per person in charge the broth was made around 12:00am, 9 hours prior to inspection. Broth did not cool to the required 41 degrees within 6 hours. Reviewed cooling process with person in charge. Broth voluntarily discarded. Correct at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed general cleaning frequency and cooling methods.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap at handwash sink closest to 3-compartment sink. Handwashing cleanser must be supplied at all handwash sinks at all times. PIC provided soap for 3-compartment handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed consome in large deep pots cooling inside walk-in cooler. Per PIC, consome was cooked two hours prior to inspection and in the middle of the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. consome being cooled in deep pots were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwash sink with continuous drip leak from faucet handle. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed solutions in fixing hand sink plumbing with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 14, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon arrival on 5/14/2024, observed padlock connected to both entrance doors with lock. There was no hours of operation onsite and online. Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Report emailed.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: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Catalino Garcia
2023
Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: A,Signer: Catalino Garcia
Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Facility inspection.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, 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)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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Catalino G. ,Award: A
This address holds 2 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →