PlateScore

El Tubo Tubo

A

3614 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-75768

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 21, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 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 history14 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory

Jun 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
May 6, 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. Facility inspection conducted. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Establishment serves open beverages. There is currently no certified protection manager at location. Obtain certified food protection manager certificate prior to next routine inspection. Maintain certificate onsite. 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.Ownership verified, no change. Informed person in charge to submit administrative change form for business name change.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Fernando nava cruz

Apr 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with contact listed on permit to determine hours of operation and availability for inspection.

Mar 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Not Open When Arrived.

2023

Nov 21, 2023Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No food prep occurring at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted.Of Note: Observed main dishwasher unable to reach minimum temperature of 120'F after 6 cycles. Also observed no sanitizer dispensing in dishwasher after 6 cycles. PIC stated that they have been actively trying to have machine serviced, but have not been able to schedule an appointment due to the lack of availability during the holidays. Instructed PIC to use 3-comp sink to facilitate any dish washing taking place during business hours until PIC can have dishwasher serviced. Also observed expired sanitizer test strips from 09/2022. Discussed acquiring new test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration with PIC prior to re-inspection on 12/01/2023.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: B,Signer: Fernando C.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. >>> Observed no functional chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Chlorine test strips observed had expired on 09/2023. Discussed importance of having functional chlroine test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Must correct/obtain prior to re-inspection on 12/1/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Nov 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment during operating hours posted on Google/Apple Maps. Establishment was not open/operating. Called permit owner at phone number on file and confirmed that establishment opens at 7pm. Scheduled routine inspection for 11/21/2023.

Nov 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Upon arrival at 1:00PM, on 11/15/2023, establishment was closed, with no posted signage indicating a change of hours. Website also does not indicate a change in hours. Contacted permit owner via phone. No response. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Upon arrival at 12:45pm, on 11/05/2023, business was not opened, and no signage had been posted indicating a change in hours. Inspector left voicemail with owner to inquire about new operating hours and to schedule a routine inspection. 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.

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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 →