El Toro Gordo

B°

4220 S 16th St, Phoenix 85040

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2502472

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

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two bottles of bleach stored inside the hand sink. PIC relocated the bleach with the rest of the chemicals. Advised PIC that the hand sink shall be used for hand washing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two containers of raw shell eggs stored above the ready-to-eat foods (shredded cheese and cooked beans) in the reach in cooler. PIC relocated the raw shell eggs below the ready-to-eat food items. Advised PIC that all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

May 1, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Inspected outside of the immigration building on 16th St.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Operator took an order and exchanged money and then directly put on gloves without washing hands. Always wash hands between changing tasks. Was instructed/educated to correct.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

No paper towels were available at the hand sink. Always have disposable hand drying towels. Napkins were put near the hand sink to correct. 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: Hand sink basin had bottles of soap and other containers stored in it. Always have the hand sink accessible and free of clutter. Items were cleared and moved to the countertop to correct.

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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.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

There is no partition between the cab and food area. Please provide a partition.

2025

Jul 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Pre-Operational AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

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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 →