Mariscos El Viejon 2

5150 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mariscos El Viejon 2. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Mariscos El Viejon 2's latest score of 74 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a metal tray with mashed pinto beans inside of the walk-in cooler with a date marking of 3/29 on the container. Based on the date marking for the tray of beans, the beans should have been sold or consumed by the end of the day on 4/4. The beans in question were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a handwashing sink with sanitizer buckets inside of it and no hand drying provision at another different sink in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge that handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Did not observe a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty. Discussed with person in charge to acquire their CFPM. Person in charge is actively working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Viejon 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Viejon 2 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Mariscos El Viejon 2 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mariscos El Viejon 2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Mariscos El Viejon 2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Viejon 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mariscos El Viejon 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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