Tacos Y Mariscos El Kora
B°4234 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85019
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20847
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 18, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of knives between equipment at sushi prep table. Discussed use of porous stone mocajete not permitted, food contact surfaces to be smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and durable.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked salsas, cooked shellfish mix, and cooked seafood broth with date marks between 6/04 and 6/10, more than 7 days.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Virtual Re-inspection. Operator provided parasite destruction letter via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment prepare and serve raw marinated shrimp as ready to eat but have no parasite destruction letter onsite from seafood provider.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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. Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food storage containers for ready to eat foods with person in charge.
2024
Dec 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations (Pf 4-301.11) due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with establishment including:-Hand washing accommodations.-Cooling methods.Reinspection scheduled for 7/25/2024.
Inspector's notes
Ambient temperature within walk in refrigeration unit towards the front of the kitchen was measuring between 48-52F. All food in walk in was within cooling time frame and cold holding time frame and was moved to the walk in refrigeration in back of establishment. Establishment shall not use equipment in bad repair to store TCS foods. With current refrigeration capacity establishment is only able to cold hold food on premises and does not have space to adequately cool foods or receive any additional food. Reviewed with person in charge stopping any advanced food preparations or receiving of food until adequate refrigeration is restored. Ensure all cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Jan 31, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with facility including:-Storage of in-use utensils-Accommodations for handwashing sinks -Date marking2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager- No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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: Jose D
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Dumpster behind establishment had litter and debris around the area and pools of liquid accumulating near the receptacle. Ensure nearby area is maintained to prevent harborage conditions for pests and vermin. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed several areas throughout establishment where holes in the walls and ceiling were exposed. Including around cables leading to television and outlet covers. Also observed cracked and damaged ceramic wall and floor tiles in the kitchen. Ensure all surfaces are repaired and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of residue near door jams in the kitchen and behind cooking equipment. Ensure that the facility is cleaned on a routine schedule to limit the accrual of debris and reduce risk for pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed at the time of inspection. PIC provided new email address and it was updated.Servicios de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a enviar por correo electrónico las tarjetas de permisos y la fractura de permisos a los permisionarios en los próximo meses. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y preciso en archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permisos y factura al momento de la renovación. Si no está seguro de si su correo electrónico es preciso se puede:Pongase en contacto con su inspector usando el numero o correo en su último inspección o Pongase en contacto con el Departamento usando los correos abajo: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) Nota:Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico y/u otra información de contactar, por favor mandar un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el siguiente sitio web:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose Diaz
Aug 2, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-walk-in cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Jose Diaz
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Ice scoops found atop unprotected surface of ice machine. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surfaces from becoming potentially contaminated. ------------- PIC instructed food employee to store ice scoops in a container going forward. Food employee placed container atop ice machine at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Porous molcajete bowls found intermingled with plastic non-porous molcajete bowls. Only approved, food equipment is to be establishment. ---------- PIC had food employee remove porous molcajete bowls from establishment at time of inspection. 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 →