El Fogon Taqueria

1327 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84140

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per manager, they have ordered new gaskets for the tall reach in coolers.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On the cook line, observed a pan of al pastor at 118*F and a pan of chorizo at 122*F. Both foods had been reheated and were currently hot holding. All hot holding foods had been there for less than 2 hours and were reheated to 165*F before returning to hot holding.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and proper food storage.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the gaskets cracking and falling off the doors of the 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen. Please have gaskets repaired/replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris on the food-contact surfaces of a deli slicer located in the back food prep area. Per PIC, the deli slicer was last cleaned one day prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a lidded metal pan of guacamole prepared in-house (w/ tomato) in the process of cooling at 61'F at time of inspection. 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. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Aug 6, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

**Talked to manager about cooking equipment location under the hood, and HVAC questions.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw fish at 53F and shrimp at 53F inside undercounter fridge. Manager embargoed the foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: 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.

Mar 5, 2024Routine1 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about cooling techniques, and dog friendly patio.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sandra O.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection ---Observed 50 foot long hose attached to mop sink with AVB. There was a power washing device and shut off valve located downstream of the AVB. Talked to staff about using the separate shut off from the wall, outside the AVB supplied mop faucet. Hose was removed during the inspection. Ensure that there are no shut off's downstream from the AVB mop sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 12, 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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about hand sink questions, hood cleaning frequency, bathroom vents and test strips.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.Signer: Sandra Ochoa,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1

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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 →