Inspection Report

Business Name
Burrito Express

Business Address
744 W ELLIOT RD TEMPE AZ 85284

Permit Number
FD-23-05749

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
9/11/2025

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

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 Addl Notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in the facility at the time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

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 a frozen large ziploc bag of ham sitting in the basin of the hand wash since next to the prep table. Discussed with PIC hand wash sinks shall be maintained as accessible at all times and thawing shall be done in a prep sink under cold running water or in refrigeration. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 11

Description: Food Obtained from Approved Source

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Addl Notes: Observed 16 oz bottles of strawberry lemonade and mango lemonade sold in the Pepsi refrigerator by the front door. Observed labels missing approximate weight, location where the product was made, and ingredients. Per PIC the lemonades were made at a different location, by a different business called Lemonade Plug and provided an invoice. Invoice states a personal home address for the business and unable to obtain address of facility the lemonades were made in. Discussed with PIC all food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Place the strawberry lemonade and mango lemonade under true embargo. True embargoed items are set aside and will not be used/sold until proof these items coming from the Lemonade Plug are an approved source. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 9/15/25

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers Addl Notes: Observed an unlabeled spray bottle in the back of the facility storing a green liquid. PIC was not aware of what the liquid was and opened the bottle to smell. Still unable to determine what it was he asked employees and discovered it was degreaser. Discussed with PIC the safety of labeling all chemical bottles with common name. PIC labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 45

Repeat Violation

Description: Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, Used

Comments:

4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations Addl Notes: Observed several deep white sour cream containers with blue lids holding foods like red and green salsa, several different cooked meats with juice and diced potato. Discussed with PIC single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be washed and re-used for storage of food. Replace the single use containers with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.