PlateScore

El Gordo Mexican Grill

B°

4935 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504782

Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

80
Good

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Inspection history1 on record

2026

May 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the chemical storage area. Degreaser and bleach bottles were labeled at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Addl Notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm in the third vat of the three compartment sink. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved level (50-100ppm) at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →