Maskadores Taco Shop
A4539 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80480
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Sep 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in chage the importance of cold holding, ensuing ice is stocked for salsas and an accurate thermometer in the walk-in fridge. Recommended actively monitoring walk-in fridge temperature throughout the day.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present 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. **7th Consecutive Violation**
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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
May 21, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency of vent hood and commonly touched surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspeciton. 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. **Sixth Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat 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
Jan 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods with person in charge. Provided cooling methods handout and list of CFPM providers.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager 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. **Fourth Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat 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
2025
Oct 8, 2025RoutineA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Repeat Violation Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of obtaining certificate. 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. **Third Repeat Violation**
Apr 29, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about soda machine cleaning frequency as well as filling up salsas in salsa bar to ensure all TCS food items maintain 41*F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of obtaining certificate. 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. **Second Repeat Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed ice machine to have a slow constant drip causing water to pool on floor. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris on floor in walk in as well as along accumulation of dirt and food debris under handwash sink in back of house. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 5, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of obtaining certificate. 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
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during time of inspection.
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Repeat 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 Predefined Comment: 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. *2nd violation*
Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. A certified food protection manager must be on site during all times of food preparation. Person in charge is currently taking certification course.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Glendy Cruz
2023
Jul 31, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #[20], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Spanish AMC class was requested by manager. Will schedule with Spanish liaison. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.Person in charge (PIC) was not a certified food protection manager. Discussed with PIC that a certified food protection manager must be on duty at all times during food preparation. Provided certification information and websites to PIC via email. 5th violation.*Discussed implementing time as a control policy for salsa bar and cold prep table.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181or call 602-506-6824.Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Glendy C.,Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Request Review: CHECKED
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed mini cakes (1 tres leches, 4 chocoflan) in mini cold holding unit by refreshment fridge measuring at 51*F with min/max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated that mini cakes have been in fridge since Friday. Discussed with person in charge that time/temperature control for safety foods such as tres leches cake and chocoflan must be held at 41*F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded mini cakes. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →