El Rinconcito Venezolano
A°4105 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2500528
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit - onsite
Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 26, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed examples of when to wash hands, and sanitizer concentration.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Jun 13, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken in a cooler drawer at 54*F. The PIC (person in charge) stated that the chicken was prepared the day prior. The PIC was informed that all TCS foods that are required to stay cool needs to be kept below 41*F, and TCS food items must be prepared and used the same day. Chicken was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water at the time of inspection. The PIC was informed that hot mater must be available, and a re-inspection would be required given it not fixed. PIC had hot water line fixed at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken in a cooler drawer at 54*F. The PIC (person in charge) stated that the chicken was prepared the day prior. The PIC was informed that all TCS foods that are required to stay cool needs to be kept below 41*F, and TCS food items must be prepared and used the same day. Chicken was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no test strips for chlorine sanitizer onsite at the time of inspection. The PIC was informed that test strips must be present at all times of operation on the unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water at the time of inspection. The PIC was informed that hot mater must be available, and a re-inspection would be required given it not fixed. PIC had hot water line fixed at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector's notes
Observed beef, pork, ham, etc. within the fridge cut and prepped the day prior. The PIC was informed that all TCS food items must be prepared and used the same day to avoid excessive steps of preparation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department. Addl Notes: Observed no commissary visit logs at the time of inspection. The PIC was informed that the visit logs must be made accessible for the inspection at all times in order to show that the unit has been visiting the commissary before all operational days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b - All time/temperature control for safety foods shall be prepared on the same day of sale or service. Time/temperature control for safety foods shall not be held over from a previous day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Department.
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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 →