Tortas Manantial #3

10665 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-75877

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 6, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Handheld citrus juicer had most of coating on interior portion missing. Brought to attention of person in charge to replace. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

2025

Oct 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - True 2-door food prep cooler at counter area)

May 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible (i.e. - not used for other purposes than handwashing)--Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures (i.e. - True 2-door food preparation cooler); --Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding (i.e. - reheat TCS foods to 165*F within 2 hours); --Proper Date Marking and Disposition; --Proper storage of food/food equipment (i.e. - pest collection devices)

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Food containers found in front and back of house with not easily identifiable foods with no food labels.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Wet sponges found in food preparation area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

2024

Oct 16, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands clean & properly washed--Storage of food equipment between uses

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Unlabeled bulk food containers with white granular substance (i.e. - sugar) found in food preparation area.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Properly label food containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Bread found sitting on transport devices less than 6 inches above floor.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Properly store food in a manner to prevent potential contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking & disposition--Bulk food container identification (i.e. - sugar)--Foods protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor (i.e. - tortas)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking "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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Alma Araujo

2023

Nov 22, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Alma A. Report e-mailed to owner.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerPerson in charge (PIC) during the inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. Ensure at least one employee who supervises kitchen activities has this certification and is present during all operating hours.Third consecutive violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Alma Araujo

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Dispenser for paper towels at only hand wash sink in fruit and vegetable prep area in back of house (BOH) was empty at time of inspection. Please ensure paper towels or another single-use hand drying provision is available at all hand washing sinks. Employee refilled dispenser with paper towels to correct. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Unlabeled spray bottles were stored on splash guard of hand washing sink in fruit/vegetable prep area. Per person in charge (PIC), spray bottles contained glass cleaner and multiuse surface cleaner. Please ensure spray bottles or other working containers for toxic chemicals are labeled with the name of the chemical product. PIC labeled bottles and moved to chemical storage area to correct during inspection. 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 →