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El Chullo Restaurant

A

4414 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88419

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 27, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed warewashing machine sanitizer concentration and in-use utensils.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment selling dessert (flan) and ice cream made and packaged in-house in single-use plastic containers. Packages do not contain any labels. Label should include the following information: (1) name of product, (2) processor name, (3) address or phone number, (4) ingredients, (5) weight, (6) be in English. Fix prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 8, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No hand towels available at handsink in kitchen are during inspection, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Sanitizer was primed and concentration returned. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Cooked tamales date marked 6/27, cooked chicken dated 6/29, and tripe date marked 6/29 in walk-in cooler. Items were all discarded at time (9-11 day old). Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.

Mar 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. It was determined that the sanitizer and detergent bottles had been mixed up, bottles were switched and lines were cleared. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Cooked potatoes in covered plastic container in walk-in cooler measured 65 degrees F, employee said they had been prepared about 5 hours prior. Item was moved to a shallow metal pan and returned to cooler at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers to allow for maximum heat transfer and cooling within critical limit times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink measured 0ppm QUAT while in use during inspection, service call was placed for chemical dispenser at time and solution was re-made manually. Please ensure QUAT solutions are maintained between 150-400 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 4 unlabeled chemical spray bottles in kitchen area, chemicals were identified and bottles were labeled at time. Please ensure all cleaning chemicals are clearly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Mar 19, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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.Report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Jose Ramirez

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing... Observed thawed fish in vacuum packages in prep top cooler, items were removed from packaging at time. Please ensure fish is removed from vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 27, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handsink stocking, and medicine storage.Report emailed. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jose Ramirez

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

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 case of raw eggs being stored on shelf above raw onions in walk-in cooler, eggs were moved to safe location at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed 6+ unlabeled chemical spray bottles throughout kitchen areas, chemicals were identified and labeled at time. Please ensure all hazardous pest control chemicals are clearly labeled. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Observed 2 cans of partially used pesticide being stored in and near employee restroom, items were discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability... No hot water available in establishment during inspection, it was discovered that the hot water heater was set to low and was corrected at time. Please ensure hot water (100 degrees minimum) is available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →