Tortilla Flat
A°1 Main St, Tortilla Flat 85190
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74570
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 history9 on record
2026
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Discussed date marking. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS #1506.
Mar 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods, such as moving cold held food from the walk-in to coolers on the line quickly, and not letting food sit at room temperature. Discussed keeping back ups of hot held items such as chili and bbq meat in hot holding instead of trying to cool partially and then reheat. Discussed employee beverages on the patio. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS #691.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee on the cook line touching clothing with gloved hands and then start to prepare food. Observed dishwasher dip hands into dishwater before putting away clean dishes. Hands must be washed and gloves changed whenever a contaminating task occurs to prevent contamination to food and clean dishes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 dishes being placed and rinsed in the hand sink on the patio. Hand sinks must be used for handwashing only to prevent contaminating food contact surfaces. Dishes were removed from hand sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken stored in deep plastic container in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 56*F. Item was mislabeled for previous day and was made day of inspection 10/7, 45 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed placing into shallow pans or using ice wand in freezer and PIC did so at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods to ensure proper cooling.
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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.
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a covered container of Pico that was made earlier in the day at 49 Deg. F. in the walk-in. The item was uncovered, had a chill stick added, and was placed in the walk-in freezer at the time of inspection. Observed cut lettuce at 49 - 52 Deg. F. in the top portion of the prep refrigerator. Per operator they were just cut and placed in the unit. Assure all food products are cooled to 41 Deg. F. or below prior to placing in a prep refrigerator and do not overfill the unit. The pan was placed in the walk-in at the time of inspection. Be sure to allow any Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS) food items to cool from ambient temperature ingredients in 4 hours. 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.
Apr 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed grilled chicken, American cheese slices, rice, brisket, raw chorizo, raw steak stored in reach-in drawers with an internal temperature of 51-53*f.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed reach-in drawers holding ambient air temperature of 50*F. PIC pulled all tcs foods from reach-in drawers and discarded. Reach-in drawers will not be used as season slows down.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Addl Notes: Observed cut lettuce and pico de gallo cooling in walk-in cooler, covered with lids. Discussed approved cooling methods and provided hand out. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed nacho cheese cooling in walk-in cooler in deep plastic containers more than 4 inches high for 1.5 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers, using ice wans and moved to freezer to allow for rapid cooling. Before 2 hour mark, nacho cheese did not appear to be cooling quickly enough and cheese was re-heated 165*f to begin cooling process. Discussed approved cooling methods with PIC.
2024
Nov 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A discussion was made with the operator regarding scheduling an Active Managerial Control Training Inspection with this establishment. Please contact the Department to schedule an AMC Training Inspection. Also provided the operator a document regarding using time as a control for TCS food items that are left out during their service times. Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a container of chili in the walk-in on a bottom shelf at 44 deg. F. Per the operator the chili was made less then 2 hours prior with refrigerated and room temperature ingredients. Spoke to the operator about pre-chilling all of the ingredients prior to assembling the food item and checking the temperature after assembly. Also, observed a container of lettuce in the bottom portion of the prep refrigerator at the line at 46 - 50 deg. Per operator this was recently placed in the unit. It was moved to the walk-in a the time of inspection. Spoke to the operator about not using any of the prep-line refrigerators for items that maybe in the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Sep 20, 2024Routine2 priorityC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handling raw hamburger patties and proceed to handle food without first washing hands.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Observed high temperature manual warewashing machine reaching a maximum of 158*F on final rinse. Ran machine a few times and was observed reaching inconsistent temperatures. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are reached. Management reached out to Ecolab to have dishmachine serviced. In the meantime, three compartment sink will be used for sanitation purposes.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Emailed reportDiscussed using time as a control for butter on cook line. No County legal action will result from this inspection. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need acurrent 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 belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: John Buber
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for Hot Holding. 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating. Observed baked beans in hot soup warmer with an internal temperature of 69*F. According to PIC, baked beans were placed in soup warmer 10 minutes prior to inspection and were moved to stove to heat to 165*F prior to hot holding. Discussed importance of reaching reheating temperatures prior to hot holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed pre-cooked beans and chicken thawing in prep sink in standing water. PIC was advised of approved thawing methods. Product was moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed floor drain next to walk-in cooler, draining slowly. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 19, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Reviewed the Department's Active Managerial Control (AMC) Toolbox and AMC Class with the person in charge.The establishment is remodeling the outdoor food preparation area. Per operator the changes are going to be like for like, so no remodel plans are required to be submitted at this time. Please contact the Department prior to making any major changes to the food preparation area. Report was emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need acurrent 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 belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: John Buber - Manager
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 portioned shredded cheese and two containers of shredded and cut lettuce at 54 - 56 Deg. F. in prep cooler units at the cookline. Per operator the products were prepared and portioned less than one hour prior. Please be sure all prepped time temperature control for food safety items are at 41 Deg. F. or below prior to placing in the cookline coolers. The items were placed in the walk-in at the time of inspection for cooling. Corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →