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Charlie's Tacos

A

727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85013

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-19-0659

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

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 21, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 2, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 7, 2025RoutineA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Hot holding champurrado and jugs of horchata in an ice chest outside of permitted vehicle on tables. Service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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: No current commissary agreement on file or available at time of inspection. Please provide current commissary agreement to inspector via email ASAP. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 2, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed/reviewed the storage of personal drinks & items.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed an enclosed container of raw poultry located in a storage rack above an enclosed container of raw beef. Upon request the enclosed container of raw poultry was placed in the storage rack below the enclosed container of raw beef. Please ensure to follow proper food separation at all times. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed build up of grease near the exhaust hood and on vents of ventilation system. The person in charge stated the specified areas would be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jun 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Inspection conducted at 727 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013On 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonathan A.

Apr 6, 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.Report emailedInspection conducted with RS #1315On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Rogelio D.

2023

Nov 17, 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. Inspected at 727 W Camelback RdProvided Maricopa County Food Storage Guide English & Spanish. Inspection conducted with R.S. #871Recommend: usage of Sher-Mitt; Poly blue grill glove. Poly white grill glove. Of note: Reviewed Mobile Food Type III permit limitations: Cannot have an open food or beverage station outside of mobile truck without a valid Temporary Food Establishment permit or Annual Event Food Establishment permit. All food preparation including displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.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.Award: B,Signer: Jonathan Arcos

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. ===Observed on right side two door refrigerator with open raw hamburgers stored directly over open raw al pastor (raw pork marinated). Notified Person In Charge to move raw pork to be above raw hamburgers. ======== Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Oct 21, 2023Routine2 coreA

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 727 W Camelback RdOf note: Reviewed Mobile Food Type III permit limitations: Cannot have an open food or beverage station outside of mobile truck without a valid Temporary Food Establishment permit or Annual Event Food Establishment permit. All food preparation including displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rogelio D.

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCoreMCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C: Latex Gloves -- Observed multiple employees wearing latex gloves for direct food preparation at grill. Spoke with person in charge regarding allergen concerns when latex gloves are in direct contact with food. Recommended using food service approved gloves such as nitrile or vinyl gloves. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. -- Observed cutting board used for carne asada with heavy scoring and discoloration. Please replace prior to the next routine inspection. Ensure cutting surfaces are in good repair and are easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →