El Chorro Lodge

5550 E Lincoln Dr Paradise, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Chorro Lodge has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Restaurants in Paradise Valley average 96, so El Chorro Lodge trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature chemical dish machine that tested 0ppm with chlorine test strips. After several attempts to prime machine it was discovered that a hose had broke off. Chef called for service at time of inspection. Chef instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink until repairs can be made. Discussed with Chef that a chemical dish machine should test between 50-100ppm
4-501.114(F1-2)
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed several items on the menu that were missing asterisks that identify that the product can be undercooked. Items included eggs, filet mignon, and hamburger. Discussed with Chef that any item on the menu that can be undercooked should be identified as such
3-603.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chorro Lodge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chorro Lodge on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Chorro Lodge compare to other restaurants in Paradise Valley?

El Chorro Lodge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Paradise Valley average of 96.

Has El Chorro Lodge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chorro Lodge have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chorro Lodge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.