El Encanto De La Fuente
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at El Encanto De La Fuente, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
El Encanto De La Fuente's latest score of 50 falls below the Fountain Hills average of 92. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use warewashing machine, employee handled dirty dishware then handled clean dishware without a proper handwash in between each task. Instructed employee to rewash dishware then wash hands to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At bar, employee handled ready to eat cut fruit with bare hands. Employee discarded cut fruit and instructed employee to use provided tongs for handling ready to eat fruit for drinks. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, personal medication bottle stored over open prep table cooler. Personal medication bottle was removed from cook line to prevent contamination. (B) Medicines that are in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for the EMPLOYEES' use shall be labeled as specified under § 7-101.11and located to prevent the contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
7-207.11(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In back prep room, on magnetic knife strip, knives stored with food debris on blades. Per person in charge, knives are to be stored as clean on strip. All knives were moved to be re-warewashed and magnetic knife strip to be washed. All food-contact surfaces are to be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In glass front single door refrigerator at salsa station, three containers of tomato based salsas/ 60*F-75*F stored in covered containers >6 inches deep. Per person in charge, salsas were prepared within the hour. Uncovered containers of salsas were moved to walk in cooler and ice wands were placed in salsas to continue the cooling process. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment at patio grill area. Thoroughly clean and maintain
4-602.13
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In chemical storage area, observed a Simple Green spray bottle filled with an orange solution and an unlabeled spray bottle filled with a chemical solution. The PIC discarded the orange solution and labeled the other bottle
7-102.11
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler, observed ROP green enchilada sauce held beyond its discard date of 11/14/24. All procedures in approved variance/HACCP plan must be conformed to at all times. Staff voluntarily discarded the expired enchilada sauce
8-103.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: At the patio grill area, observed soiled surfaces including the grill, counters, and equipment. Clean and maintain
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open employee beverage can on shelf over open prep cooler. Maintain employee beverages in cups with lids and straws and store beverages away from food, food prep areas, and clean equipment. The can was discarded
2-401.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: At the grill area, observed back exterior kitchen door propped open. Maintain closed to eliminate the potential entrance of vermin/rodents
6-202.15
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the in-use bar mechanical dishwasher, observed no chlorine in the final rinse because the chlorine supply jug was empty. The chlorine supply was replaced, machine primed, and 50-100ppm chlorine restored. Inspector reviewed dishwasher priming with staff
4-501.114(A-E)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unlabeled chemical (blue) spray bottles in the chemical storage area. Common names provided to bottles at time of inspection
7-102.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food protection manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the prep cooler, observed two covered pans of rice/70F. The covered pans of rice were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
70
Jul 31, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Encanto De La Fuente last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Encanto De La Fuente on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Encanto De La Fuente?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Encanto De La Fuente.
How does El Encanto De La Fuente compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?
El Encanto De La Fuente most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.
Has El Encanto De La Fuente's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Encanto De La Fuente have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Encanto De La Fuente means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Encanto De La Fuente inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Encanto De La Fuente is inspected around four times per year on average.
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