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Mariscos Chihuahua

B

1834 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03957

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)92
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed shellstock tags available at the establishment for the last 90 days, but no dates were recorded for when the last oyster was sold/served. Handwritten dates on the tags correspond to the date the shellstock was received at the establishment according to the person in charge (PIC). Informed PIC that the date when the last oyster was sold/served for each batch should be recorded in order to facilitate tracing back to harvest source in case outbreaks occur. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky pipe by the handwashing sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cracks in the ceiling above the 3-compartment sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 6, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed holes in drywall and unfinished surfaces and tile. Repair and provide a smooth cleanable surface.

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Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Nov 19, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back flow leaking behind the ice machine. All plumbing must be in good repair. Please fix by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Nov 12, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer but did not have test strips. Please provide test strips with-in 10 days. Test strips are required to ensure chlorine sanitizer solution measures between 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back flow leaking behind the ice machine. All plumbing must be in good repair. Please fix by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 19, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed mop water disposal.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed octopus being stored in trash bag in reach in cooler in back area. Please ensure food items are not stored in trash bags as they are not food safe materials. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-102.11 (A)(2) and (B)(2) - Core: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Impart color, odor, taste; Clean

2024

Nov 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed case of raw eggs being stored on shelf above case of peppers in reach in cooler in back area, eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed case of raw fish fillets thawing on counter at ambient temperature during inspection. Product was removed from package and moved to cooler at time. Please ensure food items are thawed under refrigeration or cold running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jul 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Hand dryer in men's restroom does not work, paper towels were provided at time. Please ensure all handsinks and restrooms are provided with hand drying provisions at all times. Second consecutive violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container of raw eggs being stored on shelf above limes, and cases of tomatoes in reach in cooler in back prep area. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed parasite destruction letter update for year, and maintaining shellstock tags secured to case until it is depleted. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Orlando Sanchez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing... Hand dryer in men's restroom does not work, sink was supplied with paper towels at time. Please ensure all handsinks are provided with hand drying provisions at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected... In dining room behind beer cooler an entire wall is missing, leaving dining room open to the outside. Please close hole with plastic or other means until renovation is completed to prevent entry of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 9, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: B,Signer: Orlando Sanchez,Review Notes: QA

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing... No handsoap available in men's restroom, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Observed can of flying insect pesticide being stored behind beverage cooler near lobby, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →