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Mi Corralito

A

2160 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500004

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

59
Poor

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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An inspection on Apr 22, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Oct 19, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

10006020252026May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 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 history6 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for time as control for the whole chickens, empanadas and fries. Discussed consumer advisory statement for the ceviche. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must maintain a parasite destruction letter from supplier

Apr 22, 2026Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Empanadas containing cooked beef in hot box at 83-110*F internally. Manager was able to identify the time they were removed from the oven and put them under time control. Reviewed time control/temperature requirements with the manager. Cooked fries held in basket over the fryer, not under time control per manager, at 83*F internally. Manager reheated them to above 165*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.

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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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Raw meats, cut tomatoes, leaf lettuce stacked high above the rim in pans in the top of the cold table at 48*F to 60*F internally. Manager stated they had been held as such less than two hours.

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Hose extending to the ground connected to sink faucet with no back flow preventor. Employee disconnected the hose. Please add a back flow prevention device, such as a hose bib or atmospheric vacuum breaker, if a hose is to be connected.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

2025

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a new item sign that offered a fried egg. There was no consumer warning or disclosure on the sign. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that they needed a consumer warning. PIC used a pen to write the warning and the asterisks at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will include/change the main menu if the dish becomes a regular part of the menu. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen raw chicken in a container thawing. Discussed approved thawing methods with person in charge (PIC). PIC moved the container to the cold-holding unit to finish thawing at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Sep 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →