El Kiosco

3650 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85019

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

El Kiosco has been inspected six times since 2024. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so El Kiosco is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states their current CFPM has expired. 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 dried food debris and dirt underneath racks in storage area of the establishment. Observed dried food debris underneath meat racks in walk-in unit. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed internal temperature of green salsa at 59°F, per probe thermometer, inside salsa bar prep cooler. Per Person in Charge (PIC), 2 hours prior to inspection the green salsa was cooked and left to cool before placing it into the salsa bar prep cooler. TCS foods must be cooled to 41°F or below in equipment designed to rapidly cool. PIC removed green salsa from prep cooler and placed container into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41°F. Discussed cooling methods with PIC

3-501.15(A)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling cooked quesadilla (containing meat and cheese) with bare hands prior to service, to plate the food. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Employee washed hands and put on disposable gloves before returning to food service. 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. Corrected at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

7-202.12(C)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Kiosco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Kiosco on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Kiosco?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Kiosco.

How does El Kiosco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has El Kiosco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is El Kiosco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Kiosco is inspected around four times per year on average.

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