Alebrijes Cafe & Grill
A4900 N Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83580
Mexican — Oaxacan-style; black and red molesWebsite
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean (i.e. - high touch surfaces; food equipment handles); ________--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - food prep cooler on cook line);
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - barbacoa, birria);--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - hand vegetable dicer)--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site during operating hours)______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Date Marking
Inspector's notes
White ice deflector inside ice machine has buildup of residues.
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior of ice machine at a frequency to prevent buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.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. - bar hand sink)--Handwashing Signage (i.e. - all hand sinks used by employees)
Inspector's notes
Recently cooked rice found in walk-in cooler in metal container covered; containers with lids on of rolled taco found in front 2-door cooler on prep line in with condensation buildup on lids.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Several plastic food containers found stored in the clean dish area with date dots still affixed on containers. Properly remove day dots prior to cleaning of food equipment to prevent possible contamination of food or clean food equipment. PIC began removing food labels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Apr 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding (i.e. - rice, chorizo, etc...); --Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (i.e. - rolled tacos; frijoles); --Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (i.e. - dry storage area)
Inspector's notes
Interior surfaces of ice maker have buildup of residues (i.e. adjacent ice chute).
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior surfaces at a frequency to prevent buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands Clean and Properly Washed (i.e. - after handling raw animal foods);--Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (i.e. - drinks with lids);--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used; held for retail sale, properlyStored (i.e. - medication and/or first aid)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
Boxes of raw, shelled, eggs found stored over boxes of tomatoes in the walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Several stored containers found with old day dots still present on container after washing (i.e.-stickers). Remove day dots prior to cleaning. Food employee removed day dots from equipment at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Aug 15, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding
Inspector's notes
Container of egg yolks found stored above beer bottles on wire shelves in walk-in cooler. No apparent overhead cross contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
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 (i.e. - shredded beef)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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.Signer: Garrett Hottel,Award: A
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed molcajete bowls in the establishment being stored and not in use. Only approved, properly constructed, food contact equipment is to be in operation. Do not use molcajete bowls for food production and/or serving. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Ceiling surfaces in cooking area have build up of residues. Clean structural surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Discussed labeling of bulk food ingredients/containersVerbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Gilbert M.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Gilbert Morales
Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Gilbert M.
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →