El Jacal Mexican Restaurant

2822 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jacal Mexican Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; El Jacal Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff manually washing dishes with sanitizer measuring 25ppm for chlorine. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels (50-100ppm for chlorine). Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed 2 door refrigerator in back room to have an ambient temperature of 46-48*F. Establishment uses this unit primarily to cool foods and cold holding. Observed white single door refrigeration unit to have an ambient temperature of 51-55*F. Unit is primarily used to hold unprepped vegetables. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. Person in charge stated that certificate expired. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to use molcajete to separate garlic from peel. Explained to person in charge that food particles can get stuck in molcajete pores and is not easily cleanable. Discussed alternatives to squish garlic. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

4-101.11(B-E)

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handwash sink in the kitchen. Discussed with employees that every hand sink requires soap to be readily available. Employee provided soap to hand sink

6-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jacal Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jacal Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Jacal Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Jacal Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Jacal Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jacal Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jacal Mexican Restaurant 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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