Mariscos La Palapa
B°1417 N 27th Ave, Phoenix 85009
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-13-0312
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 3, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed PIC wash hands in 3-compartment sink. Employees must strictly wash hands in the hand sink and not in 3-compartment sinks to avoid potential cross-contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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.
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Observed cooked carne asada with a temperature of 120°F stored in a metal pan and sitting on counter next to hot-holding unit. Per PIC meat had been cooked on the griddle around 11am that morning. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC reheated cooked carne asada to 165°F on griddle and placed into hot-holding unit for proper temperature control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Sep 1, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed PIC wash hands in 3-compartment sink. Employees must strictly wash hands in the hand sink and not in 3-compartment sinks to avoid potential cross-contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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.
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Parasite destruction letter not available upon request at time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. PIC informed that they must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection by 9/4/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 9/4/26.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked carne asada with a temperature of 120°F stored in a metal pan and sitting on counter next to hot-holding unit. Per PIC meat had been cooked on the griddle around 11am that morning. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC reheated cooked carne asada to 165°F on griddle and placed into hot-holding unit for proper temperature control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Jul 8, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut, raw tomatoes in cold holding unit nearest to service window reading 45*F. Per PIC, the lid is often open which is why they are out of temperature. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed best practices for when using ice baths, operator had a small bag of shrimp that needed cooled (55*F) after peeling and deveining the shrimp. The shrimp was sitting atop the ice in a container stored inside the bottom half of the make-line unit. The shrimp was submerged in ice and the make-line unit had an ambient temperature of 38*F**
Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed glove use limitations and examples of when to wash hands**
2024
Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
Inspected at 1417 N 27th Ave (Corner of Mcdowell and 27th Ave)Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed proper cold holding: products on top-half of make-line unit were holding at 45-48*F and PIC stated that they had recently stocked the unit in preparation for dinner. After putting bags of ice, on top of products for about 30min, internal temperature of products was observed dropping (41-44*F and dropping)**
Jun 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
Inspected at 1417 N 27th AveThis 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 report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Arnulfo A.
2023
Oct 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
Inspected at 1417 N 27th AveThis 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 report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Marcos Leal
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →