El Chorro Lodge
B°5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley 85253
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83496
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the upper section of the prep refrigerator on the line across from the grill observed roasted carrots/50°F. In drawer refrigerator on the line observed cooked pasta/48°F tightly wrapped in plastic.
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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. 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. Prep refrigerators on the line are not designed to cool TCS foods. According to PIC all TCS were cooling since about 3 PM. TCS foods were moved to the walk in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak in the ceiling near the dish machine. Leak appears to be rain water due to storm. Repair leak prior to the next routine inspection. No overhead contamination of food or equipment observed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 18, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Correction for Priority Foundation Violations #18, 3-401.14 (F) and #24, 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) was received electronically.
May 6, 2026Routine3 foundationB°
Discussed copper mule mugs at the bar. Utilize mule mugs lined with stainless steel or aluminum.,Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels stocked at the bar handwashing sink at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed partially cooked/ seared chicken and salmon in banquet kitchen refrigerators. According to the PIC the chicken is fully cooked prior to sale. Discussed fully cooking salmon as foods that have undergone a non-continuous cooking process CANNOT be offered as undercooked with a consumer advisory.
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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking. Predefined Comment: Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by the department. Establishment has non-continuous cooking log, but no written procedures for non-continuous cooking were available for review at time of inspection. Create written procedures for non-continuous cooking prior to re-inspection (5/18/26). Provided guidance documents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken stock/118*F and béarnaise sauce held at room temperature on the cook line. According to the PIC the establishment utilizes 4 hour time as a public health control for these foods rather than temperature control. No discard times observed on the containers. Time as a Public Health Control requires time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Discussed written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed menu.Discussed fan guards.
Inspector's notes
Observed low temperature chemical dish machine that tested 0ppm with chlorine test strips. After several attempts to prime machine it was discovered that a hose had broke off. Chef called for service at time of inspection. Chef instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink until repairs can be made. Discussed with Chef that a chemical dish machine should test between 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed menu.
Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 4, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 28, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several items on the menu that were missing asterisks that identify that the product can be undercooked. Items included eggs, filet mignon, and hamburger. Discussed with Chef that any item on the menu that can be undercooked should be identified as such. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of beverage dispenser.Discussed storage of employee beverages.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charles Kassels
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Restaurant was closed at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charles Kassels
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw shrimp stored and thawing under raw beef fillets in the walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that any raw seafood should be stored above raw beef at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment was not open or actively cooking/cooling any food at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ryan Prentiss
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed torn gaskets on the cold table on the right side of the cook line. Discussed with person in charge that equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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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- 99Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa MonteluciaA°4949 E Lincoln Dr · 1.2 km away
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- 93Village Racquet & Health ClubB°4444 E Camelback Rd · 2.8 km away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →