El Chapo Hot Dogs

2645 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

El Chapo Hot Dogs has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths kept in unapproved sanitizing solution in sanitizer bucket with next to three compartment sink. All wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease/food debris along sides of fryers and shelves of food prep table. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris along sides of fryers/food prep table and observed accumulation of dust along ducts/vent covers. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed closed containers of raw bacon wrapped hotdogs stored above container of ready-to-eat (RTE) boneless wings inside walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins shall be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored raw bacon wrapped hotdogs according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler handle in disrepair. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Instructed PIC to repair handle of walk-in cooler to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease/food debris along floor behind cookline equipment. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chapo Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chapo Hot Dogs on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chapo Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Chapo Hot Dogs.

How does El Chapo Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Chapo Hot Dogs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Chapo Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chapo Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chapo Hot Dogs 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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