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Antojito Colombiano dba Empanada Empire

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222 N Ash St, Gilbert 85233

Mobile Food Annual - Mobile Annual Event Food Establishment · Permit MF-23-0587

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

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

98
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 7, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 11, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jul 11, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM on duty at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 10g, 11g

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash station with set up with no water. Informed PIC employees must be able to wash their hand with water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F). PIC was able to heat and fill 5 gallon container with warm water at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 10g, 11g - Hand washing facilities shall include the following at a minimum: 5 gallon insulated container with a free/continuous flowing spigot for potable water; water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F), 5.75 gallon container to hold wastewater, soap, and paper towels. Enough potable water shall be available in the establishment for food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment and for handwashing. A heating facility capable of producing enough hot water for these purposes shall be provided on the premises.

2025

Sep 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke to owner, using their processor as their commissary FD-23-02915

Sep 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no hand soap was available at the hand wash sink. Hand wash 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. Person in charge provided hand soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected at Fountain Hills Farmers Market, 16831 Ave of the FountainsReport emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive 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 to review, 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-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Tatiana Quintero

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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.......Observed a worker handle cash and then continue, without washing hands, to prep/serve food. Another worker left the booth and returned with a temporary handwash set up, and then, without washing her hands, began food prep/service. Both workers were instructed of handwashing requirements. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.12

Priority Foundation-3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, and E2-4), Pf: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.....Observed vacuum packaged raw chorizo, which per operator, was packaged in the permitted commissary kitchen. The commissary kitchen, however, does not has not submitted a HACCP plan to and obtained approval from MCESD HACCP coordinator. Discontinue maintaining unapproved reduced oxygen packaged TCS food without prior approval from the Department. The sealed packages were opened on site. Variance/HACCP information available online at: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29747/HACCPVariance-Guidance-PDF Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6g; Annual Event Food Establishment is not equipped with permanently installed self-contained hand-washing lavatory that is at least 9 inches wide, 9 inches long, 5 inches deep and/or a minimum 5 gallon capacity and/or provides hot/cold water at a rate of 1/2 gallon per minute and/or does not contain a waste tank that is 15% greater in capacity.......Poor water flow from the handwashing sink spigot due to low water level (about an inch) in the supply container. Adequately fill handwashing fresh water tank. The tank was filled after instruction. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report printed and provided to Tatiana Quintero GarciaPer operator, she also currently has a food processor at this location. FD-23-02915 Food Processor Empanada Empire 7601 E Gray Rd Suite D Scottsdale No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Permit plate provided.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive 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 to review, 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-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)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 an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Tatiana Quintero

Jul 20, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Not approved.Please correct the following prior to routine inspection.Provide 3 sides for booth set upProvide 3-comartment set up and test strips for ware washing on site.Provide food grade hose.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights provided to Tatiana Q.Plans to operate at Uptown Farmers MarketProcessor permit FD-23-02915Discussed that a type I mobile food establishment permit will be needed to sell prepackaged empanadas -guidance document provided.Inspection report printed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive 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 to review, 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-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)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 an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →