El Portal Restaurant

117 W Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, El Portal Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

El Portal Restaurant's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large pot of beans in walk in cooler at 50F. PIC reports pot is cooling from ambient, when used during lunch rush, less than 4 hours prior. Beans being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must 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)

Jan 13, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked green chili and deep round pan of cut lettuce being cooled with lids covered in walk-in cooler. TCS foods must 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. Provided cooling methods guidance via email

3-501.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leakage from PVC piping from walk-in cooler. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Ensure leakage is fixed prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Portal Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Portal Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Portal Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Portal Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Portal Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Portal 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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