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Burros and Fries

A

13544 N Prasada Pkwy, Surprise 85388

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89285

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

98
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 45 (3 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Sep 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 8, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans cooling in large deep plastic container in walk in with internal temperature measured to be 55*F per person in charge item finished cooking two hours prior. Person in charge provided ice wand to facilitate rapid cooling and ensure item cools within time/temperature parameters.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket near drive thru and on cook line with wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer <50ppm. Buckets were re-made to have a chlorine concentration of 50-100ppm, maintain.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report re-entered on 9/13/2024 due to technical issues with the previously entered inspection. Original inspection report is available and attached to this record.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed prep refrigerator towards the back end of the kitchen measuring with an ambient temperature of 55 degrees F. TCS foods such as cooked shrimp and beef/chicken flautas measured with an internal temperature of 53 degrees F. These items were recommended for discard. All other items in the refrigerator were recently prepped or stocked in the refrigerator. Alternative adequate refrigeration is available to operate safely. The refrigerator will not be used to store TCS foods until in good repair and able to maintain food temperatures at or below 41 degrees F. Discussed cold holding and conducting routine temperature checks.

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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.

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Emailed inspection report.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: Stella H.

Jan 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Assessed menu and food production processes during routine inspection conducted on 1/25/2024. Establishment currently cooks 6 main food items and cools more than 5 items on a regular basis. These processes require that this permit class be increased to Class 4 E&D, reviewed changes with permit owner.

Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection. Assessed Active Managerial Control systems that are in place for all major Risk Factor items. Verified Certified Food Protection Manger on site at time of inspection, 3 staff hold current CFPM certifications and, per owner, 2 additional staff are in the process of obtaining certification. Reviewed employee illness policy and bodily fluid clean up policies - provided materials to supplement current policies. 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: Fernando Ruiz

2023

Aug 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Emailed inspection report.Provided information on obtaining an Inspection Upon Request.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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jorge M.

Aug 15, 2023Routine3 priority2 foundationD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Person in charge does not have food protection manager certification. Certified food protection manager is required to be on-site during hours of operation. Provided copy of MCEHC changes.Calibrated inspector's Thermapen and min/max thermometers along with establishment's thermometer in ice water at 32*F. 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 request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Embargo Lbs: 66,Signer: Guadalupe D.,Award: Not Participating

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs on line then immediately proceed to grab tortilla. Tortilla was voluntarily discarded. Had employee remove gloves, wash hands and don new gloves. Reviewed hand washing policy and provided When to Wash guidance document. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 beans in three covered stacked pans in walk in with temperature measured to be 59-63*F. Per Person in Charge these items were cooked and cooled yesterday and have not been out of cooler today. Reviewed cooling time/temperature parameters and methods and how to properly use cooling logs. Item was removed to discard. See embargo. Provided guidance documents in English and Spanish. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 refrigerated unit with ambient temperature measured to be 61*F holding Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods (cheeses, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, sour cream, ham, cooked fish, sausage, rolled tacos, cooked pork, ranch, chipotle sour cream sauce) with internal temperatures measured to be 47-57*F. Per Person in Charge (PIC) temperature of food items in unit was not checked today. PIC removed items that had just been stocked in cooler and brought to alternate cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. PIC removed items that have been in unit overnight to voluntarily discard. See embargo. PIC removed unit at time of inspection and ordered new unit replacement. Establishment has adequate alternate coolers holding 41*F and below on line to use until new unit arrives. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. Observed menu that offers eggs that per PIC may be served undercooked, with no consumer advisory. Consumer advisory is required at each point a customer may order animal proteins that may be served undercooked. Provided guidance document. Follow up required within ten days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Establishment does not have test strips for chlorine sanitizer that is used. Test strips are required to ensure proper sanitizer concentration. Please provide. Follow up required within ten days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →