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Los Favoritos Taco Shop

B

4850 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler 85249

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15562

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 18, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following food items cold holding in the main reach in unit that was currently holding >41 deg F and later returned to within specification, PIC informed this food items had been holding in unit since the night prior at internal temperature of 48-52 deg F and discarded beef rolled and regular tacos, cooked fish, pork carnitas, chili rellenos, and tamales. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed metal pans stored together on drying rack with residual water in dishes. Dry in a manor to avoid internal water from pooling inside pans. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

2025

Sep 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of 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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Repeat Violation 3rd consecutive 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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling near the mop sink area. Employee marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jun 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of 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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Repeat Violation 2nd consecutive violation 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

Mar 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting a hanging thermometer for the reach in cooler near the register to keep accurate air temperature control with PIC.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of 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

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping clothes stored in chlorine less than 50 ppm. Employee changed concentration to approved ppm, 50-100ppm. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jul 29, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food manager on site at time of 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

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Osiel Lopez Jr

#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.-- Observed handwashing sink for men's restroom without soap. PIC supplied hand wash sink with soap at time of inspection. Each handwashing sink must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-- Observed top piece to AVB valve at the mop sink missing. Must correct prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: liliana-staff on duty

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 →