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El Lorito

A

624 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix 85041

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-07-0063

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Sep 22, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control policy requirements, monitoring of cold holding, best thermometers for monitoring cold holding, date marking accuracy, food storage safety hierarchy, and consumer advisory requirements if providing "cooked-to-order" items

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the unit is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jun 25, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Provided the PIC with proper storage and date marking handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw bacon stored over multiple bags of cooked meat items. *(All food items were bagged.)PIC relocated the bacon to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Multiple bags of cooked pork, chicken, beef, rice, and potatoes without date marks in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that all items were made within the last five days and provided date marks. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

2025

Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining additional probing thermometer for mobile food truck.***REMINDER: MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: liner for ice box

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Sep 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed sanitizer concentration, wiping cloth sanitizer observed below 50ppm****Advised PIC to obtain a refrigerator thermometer instead of using probe thermometers for monitoring ambient temperature of the refrigerator**

Feb 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report and reviewed with the establishment.Inspection conducted at 624 w Broadway Road.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Gerardo Barrera

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. >>>Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in 3-compartment sink actively being used. PIC added chlorine to 3-compartment sink to raise chlorine sanitizer to proper levels between 50-100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report and reviewed with the establishment. Inspection conducted at 624 w Broadway Road.Reviewed and discussed: Integrated pest control procedures. Monthly cleaning tasks inside the kitchen areas. Recommend: maintenance on both refrigerator units. permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Gerardo Barrera

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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 →