Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill & Bar
A13621 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise 85379
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77297
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 12, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided document for date marking ready to eat foods.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths with Quaternary Ammonia based sanitizer < 150ppm. Sanitizer to be between 150 - 400 ppm or manufacturers recommendation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Oct 15, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a soda dispenser gun behind the bar with visible soda syrup accumulation inside the nozzle. Educated PIC that the soda dispenser is a food contact surface and should be wash, rinsed, and sanitized daily. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use sanitizer bucket containing wiping clothes with a less than 50ppm concentration of chlorine. Educated PIC that all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a broken gasket along the line prep unit door. Educated PIC that a gasket helps maintain the cold holding temperature of the unit and should be repaired to working order. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jul 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a cold holding unit containing salsas, creamy cilantro sauces, ranch dressing, and house dressings. Internal temperature was taken with probe thermometer registered at 51*F. According to PIC food was placed in cold holding unit an hour previously for service. Ambient temperature of unit was taken using min/max thermometer, registered at 56*F. Educated PIC that all cold holding units must maintain 41*F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. PIC called for maintenance to repair the unit. Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.Inspection rights reviewed with Jose A.Inspection report 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose Mendez
2023
Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Inspection rights reviewed with Jose A.Inspection report emailed.Discussed ice machine.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →