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Industrial Catering

B°

2121 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-19-0423

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 20, 2026.

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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The county suspended this establishment's permit on Jul 8, 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 4, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2026 — Routine — score 68 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 2 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)78
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back door to unit being propped open with trashcan. Informed PIC outer opening must be protected from contamination from the outdoors. PIC was able to close door at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on duty at the time of inspection. Informed PIC 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed only refrigerator on unit holding shredded cheese, eggs, cooked sausage, pupusas, cut lettuce, cut cabbage and tomatoes at 69-73 degrees. Per PIC food was placed in refrigerator at 5am. Informed PIC 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no probe thermometer on unit at time of inspection. Informed PIC properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed cooler being used to store salsa and cut melon at 71 degrees. Informed PIC permit type required mechanical refrigeration to cold hold TCS foods. All TCS foods improperly stored were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

Jul 8, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#6 — Inability to Maintain TCS Foods at Proper Temperatures (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed only refrigerator on unit has a ambient temperature of 65 degrees. Informed PIC 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.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

Jul 8, 2026Routine1 priority3 foundation2 coreC°

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on duty at the time of inspection. Informed PIC 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed only refrigerator on unit holding shredded cheese, eggs, cooked sausage, pupusas, cut lettuce, cut cabbage and tomatoes at 69-73 degrees. Per PIC food was placed in refrigerator at 5am. Informed PIC 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed only refrigerator on unit with an ambient temperature of 65 degrees. Informed PIC 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.

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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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no probe thermometer on unit at time of inspection. Informed PIC properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back door to unit being propped open with trashcan. Informed PIC outer opening must be protected from contamination from the outdoors. PIC was able to close door at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-501.116

Inspector's notes

Observed no test strips on unit at time of inspection. Informed PIC 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.

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4-501.116 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. 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.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed cooler being used to store salsa and cut melon at 71 degrees. Informed PIC permit type required mechanical refrigeration to cold hold TCS foods. All TCS foods improperly stored were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 1, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 53*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 39*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.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed the following items being carried over in the reach in unit at time of inspection: eggs, sliced ham, sliced turkey and cheese. Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Food items were embargoed. Corrective Action: Corrected 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 29, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

2024

Dec 16, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed opened package of raw chorizo placed on top of various cheeses on shelf above various RTE foods. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Vianca Navarro

2023

Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection conducted at MVS Commissary. Inspection report sent to email on file. 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 change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Guadalupe

Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 rights acknowledged by Marco P.Report was emailed and operator contacted to verify delivery.Inspection conducted at MVS Commissary.Approved to renew.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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marco Perlera

This address holds 23 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →