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Los Favoritos Taco Shop

A

727 W Ray Rd, Gilbert 85233

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05953

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

100
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.

Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Apr 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Please keep containers of potatoes uncovered when cooling in walk-in. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No sanitizer detected in front wiping cloth bucket. Please keep sanitizer at 50-100ppm chlorine. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Apr 15, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No Certified food manager available. A certified food manager must always be present during operating hours. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAward: A,Signer: Marcos L.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.14

Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation---Box of Tomatillos about to be prepped was in splash zone of hand sink. Do not place any foods within the splash zone of the hand washing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 30, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Marcos Lopez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.13

Core-6-301.13, C: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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.--Paper towels are in the dispenser in women's restroom but dispenser is jammed. Repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report was emailedThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Marco Montoya

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 →