El Pueblo Restaurant
A°2270 N 75th Ave, Phoenix 85035
Food Establishment · Permit FD-81247
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
2025
Oct 16, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Secure handwashing sink near three compartment sink.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed numerous flies near three compartment sink area. Discussed with PIC that the Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection 10/17/25. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed accumulation of food debris underneath shelves of walk-in and clean filters of fan. Discussed with PIC that the Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC getting new cutting boards.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed food debris and organic matter around the kitchen area. Discussed with PIC that the physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed ice machine deflector plate have black organic growth. Discussed with PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. 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.
Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 26, 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.Report emailedOn 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: Amanda Arriaza
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charlotte G
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. ---Observed various items such as salsas, pico de gallo, cheese sauces, diced meats, & menudo in walk-in and prep-table refrigerators with no dates. Per PIC all items were made or prepped within the past 2 days. PIC began date marking items. TCS foods kept past 24 hrs to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Hand delivered permit invoice.
Aug 1, 2023Routine1 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code.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.Inspection rights signed by Elisa S.Report emailed and printed.Reviewed consumer advisory guidance.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.Award: A,Signer: Elisa S.
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Observed cutting boards on prep counter heavily stained and scored. Discussed resurfacing or replacing cutting boards to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →