MVS
A°2121 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-11-0568
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels or alternate drying provision available at hand sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC requested hand drying provision for handwash sink from commissary staff at time of inspection. Until then, clean rags were available on unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef on shelf above various cooked items in refrigerator at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Food was removed and discarded at time of inspection for separate violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed various items above proper holding temperature, including thawed frozen potato fries (43°F, 62°F, 80°F), mini chimichangas filled with meat and cheese (86°F), cooked al pastor (95°F), raw beef (53°F), cooked chicken patties (48°F), cooked corndogs (81°F), cooked beef (93°F), cooked eggs (82°F), cooked rice (90°F), and shredded cheese (56°F). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Fridge was observed to be off at start of inspection, and no employees were on the unit. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were embargoed by PIC 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.
Jul 1, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 56*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 40*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Updated permit with License Plate # and VIN #
2024
Nov 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice, cooked chorizo and eggs, shredded cheese, sliced ham, raw steak, cooked shredded beef, raw hot dogs, raw diced beef, chicken tenders, and raw tilapia stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 43*F to 57.6*F. It is unknow how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Food items were embargoed 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an ambient temperature of 57.6*F from sole reach-in refrigeration unit. Observed cooked rice, cooked chorizo and eggs, shredded cheese, sliced ham, raw steak, cooked shredded beef, raw hot dogs, raw diced beef, chicken tenders, and raw tilapia stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 43*F to 57.6*F. It is unknow how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Lack of available equipment to maintain hot TCS foods at proper temperatures. Inadequate amount of refrigeration for the amount of TCS food on premises. Food items embargoed at time of inspection. Person in charge took mobile food unit to onsite mechanic at time of inspection and obtained and ambient temperature of 37.8*F.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak at faucet of three-compartment sink. All plumbing shall be maintained and in good repair. Mobile unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection and repairs were made.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice, cooked chorizo and eggs, shredded cheese, sliced ham, raw steak, cooked shredded beef, raw hot dogs, raw diced beef, chicken tenders, and raw tilapia stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 43*F to 57.6*F. It is unknow how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Excessive cooking steps such as carry over shall not occur on the mobile food unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 20, 2024Routine3 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at MVS commissary.Emailed report to operator at time of inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Sandra T.,Water Sample: N
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed two overhead screens in mobile unit in disrepair. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed door under handwash station in disrepair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed handwash station faucet loose in place. Handwash station faucet was fully functional and dispensed hot water. All plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified received by Sandra TorresOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Inspected at the commissary.At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 3,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Sandra Torres
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 the following tcs foods out of cold holding temperature stored inside the refrigerator for an unknown amount of time per operator; burritos 52F, hot dogs 46F. Operator voluntarily discarded the foods. Food was embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed screen in disrepair. Repair all screens. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 27, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Carlos P.Report was emailed and operator contacted to verify delivery.Inspection conducted at MVS Commissary.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[1]Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Carlos Perales
This address holds 18 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
- 100Food Establishment - Food CateringA°Permit FD-20203 · last inspected Sep 3, 2026
- 96Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-04-0016 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 90Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-11-0510 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-11-0512 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 94Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-11-0525 · last inspected May 5, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-11-0567 · last inspected Aug 27, 2026
- 84Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3C°Permit MF-11-0625 · last inspected Jul 17, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-11-0690 · last inspected Mar 31, 2026
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-12-0181 · last inspected Apr 2, 2026
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3C°Permit MF-14-0547 · last inspected Aug 1, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-15-0437 · last inspected Apr 23, 2026
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-16-0336 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3D°Permit MF-16-0606 · last inspected Sep 9, 2026
- 97Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-17-0109 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 82Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3C°Permit MF-17-0570 · last inspected Sep 3, 2026
- 97Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF2404012 · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
- 92Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF2405593 · last inspected Aug 26, 2026
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100C & C ConcessionsA1826 W Mcdowell Rd · 670 m away
- 100C & C Concessions IncA1826 W Mcdowell Rd · 670 m away
- 92Jaguars ClubB1902 N Black Canyon Hwy · 730 m away
- 100What A SubA2517 W Mcdowell Rd · 800 m away
- 100The Where?house GalleryA°702 N 21st Ave · 990 m away
- 93Asadero ToroA1715 W Mcdowell Rd · 850 m away
- 100Star KA2308 Grand Ave · 1.1 km away
- 85Mel's DinerA°1747 Nw Grand Ave · 950 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →