El Quiche Pupusas
A°9119 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85020
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-16-0713
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 14 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 history15 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Mobile food unit not in operation at the time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 21, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of 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 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary agreeement or commissary visit logs. Must provide commissary agreement and commissary visit logs. Disucssed the use of food grade hose to supply clean water to the storage tanks. Discussed all waste water must be properly disposed.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b - Mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location for supplies, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and service operations. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.
May 6, 2025RoutineA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b - Mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location for supplies, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and service operations.
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 27, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of 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 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water supply available at any sink faucet. Observed low flow of water making it difficut to properly wash hands at the hand wash sink or proper warewashing at the three compartment sink. Observed water not draining at the hand wash sink.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Re-inspection for sufficient water supply, hot water availability, and drain capacity. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
2024
Dec 2, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certififed food protection manager onsite at the time of 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 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.
Sep 27, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Verified prep cooler is maintaining TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. All TCS foods stored inside the prep cooler had internal temperatures of less than 41F. Discussed obtaining refrigerator thermometers to be placed inside the prep cooler to monitor ambient temperature.
Sep 23, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have NOT been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed the prep cooler had minimum internal temperature of 58F. The person in charge stated service had been performed on the prep cooler and additional service is scheduled.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Sep 17, 2024Routine2 priority4 foundation2 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager available onsit.
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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 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid guidance.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a bag of cooked ready to eat tortillas stored inside the hand wash sink. The person in charge removed the bag of tortillas from the hand wash sink at the time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored in a plastic grocery bag with food debris on the outer surface of the bag stored in a cooler of ice and ice water next to raw ready to eat cut leafy greens in contact with the ice water. The person in charge removed the raw chicken from the bage and ice cooler and placed it in food container in the prep cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the prep cooler. The person in charge moved the raw chicken to the bottom most shelf. Discussed separating raw meats by type based on minimum cook temperatures. 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 fresh and cooked salsas, cooked beef tounge, shredded cheese, cut leafy greens, raw chicken, raw beef, cooked beans with cheese, cooked meats with cheese, and cooked vegetables with cheese with internal temperatures between 46F -74F in portable coolers and the prep cooler. The person in charge stated the food items had been delivered less than 30mins ago and placed all the food items in an ice bath for rapid cooling.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep cooler with minimum internal temperature of 50F. The prep cooler was being used to store TCS foods which had internal temperatures between 50F -55F. The person in charge placed a work order for service at the 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution with less than 10ppm chlorine. The person in charge made a new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no saintizer test strips available on site.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Feb 21, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection was conducted at 9119 N Cave Creek Rd.Notice of inspection rights were acknowledged by Juan E.Inspection report was emailed and verified.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Juan Edwin
Jan 30, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at the Mobile Food Office with RS#1509.Notice of inspection rights were signed by Josue R.Inspection report was emailed and printed at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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: Y,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Josue Romero
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. o Observed a large amount of grease buildup along the flat top grill. Clean at a frequency that prevents soiled accumulation of grease build up. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Re-inspection will occur on or before February 9, 2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 22, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Doris Lopez
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 packages of shredded cheese, containers of salsas, and bags of raw meats with internal temperatures between 49F and 57F in portable coolers inside and outside the food truck. The portable coolers had a small amount melted ice water, the person in charge stated the coolers ran out of ice 2 hours ago. An employee obtained more ice for the coolers at the time of inspection and filled the coolers to cover the foods in ice for rapid cooling. Discussed TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 19, 2023Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC -MB,Signer: Margarita Yolanda
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed shredded cheese in an open grocery bag stored under a container of raw adobo pork. The outside of the grocery bag had splatter of the marinade sauce from the raw adobo pork and there was also marinade sauce found inside the bag and on the cheese. The person in charge disposed of the shredded cheese at the time of inspection. Discussed separation of raw and ready to eat food items to protect from contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 raw pork, raw beef, and packaged shredded cheese stored in the bottom compartment of the low boy cooler and in a portable cooler with temperatures between 46F - 50F. The person in charge stated the food items had just been delivered from a commissary kitchen less than an hour ago. The person in charge placed bags of ice into the cooler and placed all the food items on ice for rapid cooling. Discussed proper cold holding of TCS foods at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe Observed shredded cheese, raw pork, and other raw meats stored in white grocery bags with red printing. Food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food, equipment must not be constructed of harmful materials that can enter into a food product. The person in charge removed the food items from the grocery bags and placed them into food safe plastic containers for storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →