Tortas El Manantial
A5950 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85035
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403850
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 27, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheating procedures, cooling containers and ice machine.
Inspector's notes
Did not observe any handwashing sink signage at the handwashing sinks. Discussed with person in charge to acquire proper labeling for the handwashing sinks. The person in charge will label the handwashing sinks. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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
Observed some spoons and knives stored in a bucket with room temperautre water inside of it. Discussed with person in charge to store in-use utensils in running water, in a clean dry container or in hot water above 135°F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Mar 19, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of in-use utensils.
Inspector's notes
Observed a hot holding unit filled with nacho cheese with an internal temperature as measured using a probe thermometer of 115-118°F. According to the person in charge, the cheese had been in the well for just over an hour. It was observed that the unit was plugged in and turned on, however the outlet plug had tripped and turned off. The plug was reset. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed clean dishes at the clean dishes rack that upon separation, were observed to still have water trapped between the dishes. The person in charge separated the pans so they could finish air-drying. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed some grease and other heavy residues/carbon buildup on the hood. Discussed with person in charge to have the hood cleaned. Person in charge will have the hood cleaned. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Dec 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed cooked chicken and chicharron in refrigerator measuring at an internal temperature of 44-47°F. Discussed with PIC when these meats were cooked and they were made the night before. Discussed with PIC that cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →