El Caprichoso
A9444 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85021
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-07-0068
Mexican — Sonoran hot dogsWebsite
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on duty at the time of inspection. Informed PIC 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
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop in cooler with hand to scoop touching food contact surfaces. Informed PIC that if utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment:
Inspector's notes
Observed a small leak in the fresh water tank on unit. Per PIC, unit was in a motor vehicle accident yesterday causing a leak. Informed PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to 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
2025
Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 21, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
scheduled inspection for 10/29 at 6PM
May 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspected at Union Potchteca.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: Not Participating,Signer: Guillermo Jimenez
Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Mobile cart not operating at the time of inspection. Inspected at 118 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (Union Pochteca) 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Aureliano D.
Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke with owner by phone to schedule inspection. Inspection scheduled for 3:00 PM on 08/15/2023 at 118 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009
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 →