El Herradero Brothers

101 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Herradero Brothers has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chandler average 95, so El Herradero Brothers trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed ground beef patties being stored over raw fist/shrimp. Also observed raw bacon being stored over ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and prep cooler. 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(A1-2)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine had a buildup of calcium and oxidation, and the interior of the lid had a slight buildup of organic residue. Have the interior of the ice machine cleaned and maintain clean at all times

4-602.11(E)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The wiping-cloth buckets were measured at less than 50 PPM chlorine. The employee added bleach and rechecked- okay at 50 PPM Cl2. Maintain between 50 to 100 PPM Cl2

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Two knives were stored in the crack between two tables. The owner then removed the knives for a proper cleaning. The in-use knives must be stored in a clean location

3-304.12

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in the 3-compartment sink while dishes were being washed. The employee remade and recheckd the sanitizer-ok at 100 ppm

4-703.11

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: There was a tray of raw breaded beef stored directly over salsa in the walk-in cooler. Do not store raw meat above ready-to-eat foods. The employee then rearranged the food items to be in compliance

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink near the ice machine had some cilantro and tomato pieces in the drain. Do not use the handwashing sinks for purposes other than handwashing

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was a tray of cilantro on a milk crate with a fan blowing on it to dry the cilantro. Do not use fans to dry open foods. Also, do not store open foods low to the ground where employees are walking past

3-305.11

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Barbacoa (cooked beef in stew) being hot held on flat top with an internal temperature of 107 to 122*F. Per PIC, the barbacoa had been on the flat top for less than 2 hours. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse gloves in the food prep sink next to the handwash sink. They then preceded to remove the gloves and put new gloves on to handle food. Discussed with PIC that handwashing shall occur in the hand wash sink and that gloves are single use

2-301.15

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese grater, tongs, and vegetable dicer being stored as clean with dried food particles. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

Inspector notes: Observed Backpack on containers of rice and beans in the dry storage area next to the ice machine and freezer. Observed employee sweater and purse sitting on top of vegetable dicer on bottom shelf of prep table. Observed employee water bottle sitting on cutting board of reach-in unit. Employees shall their personal items in an area away and separated from food, food storage, and food-contact surfaces

6-403.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Herradero Brothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Herradero Brothers on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Herradero Brothers?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Herradero Brothers.

How does El Herradero Brothers compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

El Herradero Brothers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has El Herradero Brothers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Herradero Brothers have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Herradero Brothers 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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