El Chullo Restaurant
A4414 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.
Score over time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 →