El Rey De La Torta

4425 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84288

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed light fixtures under ventilation hood without protective covers. Provide protective covers or shatterproof light bulbs for all light fixtures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 18, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thermometer calibration and handwash sink requirements.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at kitchen bathroom handwash sink and fruit bar handwash sink. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed broken rubber gasket on prep cooler door at end of cookline. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair prep cooler door to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from fruit bar handwash sink drainpipe. All plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment repair fruit bar handwash sink drainpipe to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Sep 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed datemarking.

Mar 19, 2025Routine1 coreA

Questions or concerns concerning a remodel? Contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for information on applying for remodel permit.https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (i.e. - citrus squeezer);--Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (i.e. - self-closing door)

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Structural surfaces and equipment of walk-in cooler have build-up of residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed restrictions and limitations for activities performed with hand washing sinks and mop sinks.

Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed policy and procedures with employee regarding the following: -Cold holding.-Thermometer calibration.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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: A,Signer: Jose

2023

Dec 9, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed at the time of inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures and provided resources through email.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Luis Ramirez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed black organic growth inside of the ice machine. Ensure that ice machine is properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed three 5 gallon bucket of menudo inside of the walk in with internal temperature of 51*F. Also observed cut cantaloupe, cut watermelon, and a sour cream container inside of smoothie area reach in with internal temperature of 49-51*F. Menudo was cooked and put in the refrigerator the night prior. It was unknown when the last time the cantaloupe, watermelon, and sour cream was temped. PIC voluntarily discarded food. Ensure that TCS food in cold holding in maintained at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 14, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Arturo R.Inspection report emailed.Inspected with Spanish liaison RS# 1479.Discussed cold holding and food storage containers.Emailed date marking guidance document.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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 7,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Arturo Ruiz

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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. Salsa with a date mark of 8/6 (a total of 9 days) and cooked cabeza with date marks of 8/5 (a total of 10 days) and 8/7 (a total of 8 days) are stored in the walk-in cooler. Spoke with PIC and items were past date of expiration and were discarded at the time of inspection. Recommend checking dates at the start of shift and if items are removed from freezer to thaw then update date mark with day it was pulled from the freezer. Email sent with guidance document date marking with items that were frozen. TCS food needs 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

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →