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Authenticos Mesquite Grille

A

2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix 85037

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-18-0716

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Sep 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 23, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no certified manager at the establishment. Discussed with PIC that A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC is working on getting a Certified food protection manager. 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

Apr 16, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective

2025

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Inspection conducted at 2209 N 99TH AVE PHOENIX, AZ 85037.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hot holding steak in the hot holding cabinet.

Aug 26, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

Inspection conducted at 99th Ave and Thomas.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding for small single-serving cups of salsa.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM). Person in charge is actively working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Observed no commissary log available upon request. Mobile food establishments that serve time and temperature controlled for safety foods need to maintain a commissary log for a minimum of 30 days. That log must be maintained according to the approved format and shall be available upon request during inspection. Discussed with person in charge to maintain commissary log and make available upon request. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.

2024

Dec 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate (CFPM) is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Observed no commissary log available upon request. Mobile food establishments that serve time and temperature controlled for safety foods need to maintain a commissary log for a minimum of 30 days. That log must be maintained according to the approved format and shall be available upon request during inspection. Discussed with person in charge to maintain commissary log and make available upon request. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.

Dec 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Inspection conducted at 99 ave and Thomas rdNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 signed by Isaac M.Report was emailed to verified email address.Operator is updating the logo on the unit in the meantime will be utilizing correct size letters to indicate the business name.Okay to permit after receiving updated commissary agreement. No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection conducted at 9925 W Thomas Rd.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[1]Form-181Award: A,Signer: Isaac M.

2023

Dec 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No response to renewal email dated 12/1/2023.

Aug 4, 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 report emailed. 2209 N 99th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85037Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.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,Signer: Isaac M.

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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 →