El Bravo Mexican Food

8338 N 7th St, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84820

Score based on 10 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed restrictions on pesticide use with person in charge.

Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS food itmes with internal temperatures between 45F -51F in the prep cooler by the cook line. TCS food items included cooked whole potatoes, roasted peppers, cut tomatoes, sour cream, cut leafy greens, and shredded cheese. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed into the prep cooler less than 2 hours ago.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep cooler by the cook line with minimum ambient temperature of 49.2F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. The establishment's ambient thermometers stored inside the prep cooler displayed a temperature reading of 50F. The person in charge discontinued use of the prep cooler, moved all TCS foods to alternate coolers, and placed a work order for service.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Re-inspection on 10/25/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

May 28, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Notes:Discussed replacing the worn cast iron pot used for frying taco shells. Provided the person in charge with ACM tools for cooling and time as a control guidance. Inspection conducted with RS 1131.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Amparo Cruz

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

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. Observed cooked soup with internal temperature of 86F in the walk-in cooler, the soup was stored in a deep plastic container with a tightly sealed lid. The person in charge removed the lid and placed the container into an ice bath for rapid cooling. Discussed with the person in charge when placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed establishment prepares and cooks tamales onsite then packages and freezes the tamales for retail sale at a later date. Tamale packages are missing proper labels at the time of sale. Discussed with the person in charge basic labeling requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 8, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amparo Cruz

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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 date mark accuracy.Report emailed.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 toreview, 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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Amparo Cruz

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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 →