Gorditas El Tio

3202 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Gorditas El Tio has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Gorditas El Tio was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, 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.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Gorditas El Tio's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp thawing in a container of still water in the three compartment sink at the time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC moved shrimp to the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection
3-501.13
90
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC stated they will find an unexpired version of the CFPM certificate and post it on site
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky three compartment sink nozzle located back of house. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated this leak starting happened two days ago and a work order will be put in
5-205.15(B)
90
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per PIC, the establishment had no written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. PIC was given MCESD's guidelines for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events procedures
2-501.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three unlabeled spray bottles filled with liquid. Per PIC, these bottles were filled with various cleaning solutions. Had PIC label the bottles with their contents. Discussed with PIC that working bottles containing cleaning solutions should be labeled with their common names
7-102.11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gorditas El Tio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gorditas El Tio on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gorditas El Tio?

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

How does Gorditas El Tio compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Gorditas El Tio's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gorditas El Tio 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 Gorditas El Tio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gorditas El Tio is inspected around three times per year on average.