Ralph's Snack Bar
C°4501 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-18-0237
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 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on Jul 30, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Jan 26, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jul 30, 2026Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Inspector's notes
observed pot of potatoes inside handwash sink. Informed PIC that the handwash sink is only to be used for handwashing and must be accessible at all times. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed rice, beans, beef, chicken, French fries, cooked pork chops, tamales, chimichangas, chicken patties, and breakfast sandwiches hot holding at 112-130 degrees. Per PIC food was hot holding since 5am this morning. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed French fries, sausage patties, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, deli ham, eggs, raw chorizo, yoghurt, pork chips, and tomato cabbage mixture cold holding at 76-98 degrees. Per PIC food was hot holding since 5am this morning. Informed PIC that 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 discarded by PIC 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.
Jul 30, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
Observed main refrigeration unit with an ambient temperature of 66 degrees. Informed PIC that 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. PIC made appointment with mechanic. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Jul 30, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundationC°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed pot of potatoes inside handwash sink. Informed PIC that the handwash sink is only to be used for handwashing and must be accessible at all times. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed rice, beans, beef, chicken, French fries, cooked pork chops, tamales, chimichangas, chicken patties, and breakfast sandwiches hot holding at 112-130 degrees. Per PIC food was hot holding since 5am this morning. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed French fries, sausage patties, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, deli ham, eggs, raw chorizo, yoghurt, pork chips, and tomato cabbage mixture cold holding at 76-98 degrees. Per PIC food was hot holding since 5am this morning. Informed PIC that 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 discarded by PIC 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed main refrigeration unit with an ambient temperature of 66 degrees. Informed PIC that 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. PIC made appointment with mechanic. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.
Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 68*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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a screen missing above the reach-in prep table. Please provide a screen to protect outer openings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooler with ambient temperature measured at 57F at time of inspection. PIC had maintenance fix cooler at time of inspection, ambient temperature then measured at 40F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed light bulbs in the front, above hand sink and back above grill without protective shielding. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Inspector's notes
Observed raw eggs, raw hamburger, raw sausage, raw chorizo, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, and cooked beans remaining in cooler after service. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b - All time/temperature control for safety foods shall be prepared on the same day of sale or service. Time/temperature control for safety foods shall not be held over from a previous day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Department.
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 1 overhead protective screen missing from mobile food unit. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: o Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; o Closed, tight-fitting windows; and o Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 overhead light fixtures in mobile food unit without protective light shields. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Inspector's notes
Observed hamburger patties, cooked chicken, cooked beans, sliced ham, sliced cheese, raw pork, and raw hot dogs stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging form 36*F to 41*F. Excessive cooking steps such as carry over shall not occur on the mobile food unit. Food items were 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.
Apr 15, 2024Routine1 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 MFO.Report printed and given 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: Y,Water Sample: N,Signer: Fernando O.,Revoke / Suspend: N,Number of Samples: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Food Handler Cards: 0,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed one overhead protective screen above three-compartment sink missing and one overhead protective screen near driver cabin 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
Feb 15, 2024Routine2 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 in field at ralph's 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-181Award: Not Participating,At Office: N,Water Sample: N,Signer: Avidan,Revoke / Suspend: N,Number of Samples: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Food Handler Cards: 0
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed missing overhead screen in mobile food unit. 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. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting Observed light fixture above flat top grill with inadequate lighting. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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 email and verified received by Fernando Olmos.On 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.At Office: N,Signer: Auldan Barrera,Revoke / Suspend: N,Printed In Spanish: N,Number of Employees: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 18,Award: Not Participating
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. The following tcs foods were just purchased less than an hour ago at the commissary, were holding out of cold holding temperature. raw bacon 68F, ham 48F, mozzarella cheese 63F, tater tots 51F, hash browns 55F, sausages 60F, raw beef 58F, potato fries 50F, raw shelled eggs 60F. Operator moved to be stored inside the commissary's walk-in cooler blast chiller to correct at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. The following cooked tcs foods were wrapped in plastic bags cooling down and were carrying over to the next service day. champurrado 84F, beans 78F, carne asada 97F, chicken 95F, rice 93F, beef head (cabeza) 98F, al pastor 109F. Operator voluntarily discarded all the tcs foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Nov 3, 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.Signer: Fernando Olmos,Award: Not Participating
This address holds 3 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.
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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 →