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El Paisano Market #2

A

1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2601432

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

95
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Inspection history1 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspectionReviewed date-marking procedures

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed front of house and back of house handwash sink with no paper towels. Informed PIC that 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed front of house handwash sink with steel wool and various equipment pieces being stored in handwash sink; observed back of house handwash sink with steel wool being stored in handwash sink at time of inspection. Informed PIC that handwash sink can only be used for handwashing. PIC relocated items and PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sinks for all activities that are not for handwashing. 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.

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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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 →