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Sahuaros Cahuamanta

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2526 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-18-0718

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

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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The county suspended this establishment's permit on Jul 24, 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 20, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

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1000602023202420252026Oct 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2026 — Routine — score 28 (4 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history16 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026Re-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. Suspension has been lifted.

Jul 24, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#6 — Inability to Maintain TCS Foods at Proper Temperatures (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 50F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. MF Unit has no other cold holding equipment.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. 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. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

Jul 24, 2026Routine4 priority2 foundation2 coreD

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.

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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: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed MF Unit offer for sale home cooked TCS desserts and frozen drink mixes. TCS desserts included tres leches and flan, TCS frozen drinks included dairy milk based agua frescas mixes.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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. Predefined Comment: All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Predefined Comment: All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. The person in charge removed all home cooked food items from sale at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed employee washing cutting board then placing cutting board in sanitizer solution with less than 10ppm chlorine then placing cutting board inside the handwash sink to air dry. The person in charge made new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine and properly washed, rinsed, sanitized the cutting board.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked shrimp and cooked steak with internal temperatures between 109-120F in the steam wells by the cook top. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed for hot holding less than 2 hours ago.

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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS food items with internal temperature between 47-69F in the reach in cooler. TCS food items included raw shrimp, raw fish, dairy butter, cut cabbage, and shredded mozzarella cheese. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed for cold holding 5 hours ago.

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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottle of prescription medications stored over prep table.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 50F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. MF Unit has no other cold holding equipment.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitary toilet use agreement. MF Unit is using a chemical toilet for employee use. The Maricopa County Environmental Health Code requires that all mobile food establishments operating at the same site for more than a one-hour period provide sanitary toilet facilities for use by employees within 200 feet of the operation. A toilet use agreement should be provided prior to permit approval and the approved sanitary toilet facilities must meet all of the criteria described below. Please note that chemical toilets do not meet these requirements. Corrective Action: Correct at once. 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. Addl Notes: Observed MF Unit unable to provide current commissary visit logs. Observed most recent commissary log entry from February 2026 more than 5 months ago. Operator must maintain and provide daily logs of commissary visits. Corrective Action: Correct at once. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle. Addl Notes: Observed limes next to a cutting board and cutting utensils on a table outside the MF Unit. Observed no hand wash station or protection of utensils and food items from contamination. Discussed food may only be prepared inside the permitted MF Unit. The person in charge moved all food and utensils inside the MF Unit at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5f - Sanitary toilet facilities for use by employees shall be readily available within 200 feet of all mobile food establishments that are operated at the same site for more than a one-hour period.

Mar 4, 2026Re-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 mobile food unit has hot water supply of minimum 110F to all faucets. Observed mobile food unit is no longer connected to the water supply of adjacent building and is only using water supply from the unit's water tank and obtaining water from an approved commissary.

Mar 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have not been corrected. Operator stated parts have been obtained but not installed. Repair is expected to be completed in the next two day. Re-inspection 4/4/25.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hot water supply in the mobile food unit. Observed water pump and hose connections for the water heater require repair. No hot water under pressure available: Re-inspection in 24 hours.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Predefined Comment: Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

Feb 27, 2026Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Mobile food unit provided invoice for portable chemical toilet rental located on the premises of the operation site. Discussed approved sanitary toilet facilities and provided toilet use agreement form.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hot water supply in the mobile food unit. Observed water pump and hose connections for the water heater require repair. No hot water under pressure available: Re-inspection in 24 hours.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Predefined Comment: Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9q

Inspector's notes

Observed a garden hose used to make a water supply connection between an exterior water faucet of an adjacent building to the water heater of mobile food unit. Discussed water supply only from approved sources such as a permitted commissary and only the use of a food grade hose. Operator removed garden hose connection to the water heater at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Discussed commissary visit logs to be filled out and maintained on site to be made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct at once. 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. Addl Notes: Discussed a commissary agreement form must be completed and maintained on site to be made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9q - MF Type III-Mobile food establishments shall not connect to water or wastewater systems except during servicing operations at a commissary or as approved by the Department.

Feb 23, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Dec 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 16, 2024Routineall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Beatriz BG. Report e-mailed and printed.Reviewed conditions of Mobile Food Type III permit with person in charge (PIC). Produce must be purchased commercially pre-washed or washed at the commissary. Ensure that a current commissary agreement and commissary visits log are always available upon request. Discussed food-grade bags with PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspected at 4098 N 35th Ave. Inspected with badge #313.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Beatriz Benitez Galvez

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~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. Observed container of cooked shrimp cooling in integral reach-in refrigerator. Per person in charge (PIC) shrimp was cooked and placed in unit to cool in the unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection. No cooling may be conducted on Mobile Food units. PIC reheated shrimp on flat top grill to correct. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

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

Nov 5, 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 provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite*Discussed/reviewed storage of personal drinks & items*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.Signer: Beatriz Benitez,Award: A

Oct 6, 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 delivered via email. Inspected at 4098 N 35th Ave Phoenix AZ, 85017Core-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.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-RequestForm-181.Signer: Beatriz B. ,Award: A

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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 →