El Camaron Gigante
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
El Camaron Gigante appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.
Among Tolleson restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters removed from original container and stored in a plastic ice chest on the floor by a storage rack and a loose shellstock tag at the bottom of the ice chest. The person in charge stated the oysters in the were ice chest were all from a single original box, not comingled, and the tag in the ice chest was from the original box. Discussed shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty. The person in charge directed employees to not remove shellstock or shellstock tags from original container at the time of inspection
3-203.12
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
Molluscan Shellfish, Original Container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters removed from original package and stored loosely inside an ice chest mixed with ice and undrained dark colored water. Discussed oysters may not be removed from the container in which they are received other than immediately before sale or preparation for service and not to maintain shellstock in un-drained ice. The person in charge stated the oysters had recently been placed into the ice chest from a morning delivery few hours ago. The person in charge drained the melted ice water and began processing the oysters for immediate service
3-203.11
78
Jul 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink by the ice machine with no water supply. The person in charge stated the water valves to the sink had been shut off due to active leaking from the faucet. The person in charge adjusted the water valves to provide water supply to the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Observed establishment has only one hand wash in the back kitchen
5-205.11
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment removing oysters from original container storing in an ice chest and not date marking shellstock tags with the date of last sold. Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty. The date when the last Shellstock from container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label
3-203.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 49.6F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Digital display thermometer on the exterior of the reach in cooler showed temperature reading of 50F. TCS food items stored in the reach in cooler had internal temperature between 51-62F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach-in cooler at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service
4-301.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of tabasco sauce, chamoy sauce, worcestershire, and an open bin of utensils and other spices stored directly on the ground next to containers of bleach and draino under the three compartent sink. Discussed not storing foods and utensils on the ground and in an areas seperated from chemicals or other sources of contamination. The person in charge moved food items and utensils for proper storage at the time of inspection
3-302.11(A3-8)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the indirect plumbing conections of the three compartment sinks and the floor drains in the back kitchen and the bar. The outlet drain pipes of both sinks were extended into the the bottom of the floor drain past the floor level. A one inch air gap above the floor drain must be maintained
5-205.15(B)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Obseved unsealed plywood board used as wall covering behind the reach in cooler and the dry storage rack behind the prep table. Observed gaps/holes in the walls behind the cook line and around plumbing insertions under the three compartment sink, hand wash sink, and prep sink. Observed unsealed floor wall junction behind prep sink and hand wash sink. Observed soaked cardboard and plastic trash bags under the juice dispensers at the bar
6-101.11
55
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed covered container of raw shrimp ceviche stored over covered container of salsa. Discussed proper storage of raw foods over ready to eat foods with person in charge. Staff moved items at time of inspection
3-302.11(A3-8)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. . A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code
2-102.12(A)
90
Dec 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Manager that has certification was out sick. Discussed having multiple people with certification. Provided handout with changes to Food Code
2-102.12(A)
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spatula in handwashing sink in kitchen area; also observed phone charging cords and bag of jamaica leaves in handwashing sink in bar area. Items were removed at time of inspection. Discussed only using handwashing sinks for handwashing and not for storage
5-205.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted before or on 12/19/24
4-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Manager that has certification was out sick. Discussed having multiple people with certification. Provided handout with changes to Food Code
2-102.12(A)
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed covered container of raw shrimp stored over covered container of cooked octopus. Kitchen staff moved items at time of inspection. 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. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Camaron Gigante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Camaron Gigante on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Camaron Gigante?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Camaron Gigante.
How does El Camaron Gigante compare to other restaurants in Tolleson?
El Camaron Gigante most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tolleson average of 98.
Has El Camaron Gigante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Camaron Gigante have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Camaron Gigante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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