Tacos La Lomita de Culiacan
C°7440 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-19-0754
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
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Inspection history15 on record
2026
Jul 31, 2026Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundationC°
Violation due for re-inspection has been correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceviche with raw shrimp in a metal pan with no lid stored above RTE salsa container. 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, ceviche moved to bottom shelf and salsa moved to shelf above to satisfy requirements. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, PIC rearranged items.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw, sliced tomato in top service area of cold holding unit (between hand sink and hot holding unit) reading 56°F, along with shredded cheese reading at 52°F, and shell-on eggs at 51.9°F inside bottom storage area of unit. Per PIC, all foods had been placed in unit around 8am this morning. PIC long-stem thermometer read 40°F, but inspector min/max thermometer read 47.1°F after at least 10 minutes. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. After attempts to lower temperature with ice bath, foods were not exhibiting signs of cooling and surpassed the 4 hour time limit for out of temperature foods, therefore requiring embargo of the following items: shredded lettuce, minced cabbage, shell-on eggs, raw chorizo, ham slices, cooked steak, sliced tomato, and shredded cheese. Once removed, a min/max thermometer was once again placed in the cold holding unit and read at 43°F, as well as PIC voluntarily hiring HVAC worker to check unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, food voluntarily embargoed, unit brought down to temperature.
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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 cold holding unit with flip-down covers reading 47.1°F and unable to lower temperature due to consistent use and opening of top service portion. 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. Upon removal of out of temperature foods, the cold holding unit came down to 43.1°F to satisfy the needs of the unit. 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 no Commissary Log available upon request. Any time mobile units visit their commissary, the commissary log must be filled out and stored on the unit to support requirements of mobile food code. PIC was informed of requirement and advised to carry Commissary Log at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Jul 22, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundationC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceviche with raw shrimp in a metal pan with no lid stored above RTE salsa container. 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, ceviche moved to bottom shelf and salsa moved to shelf above to satisfy requirements. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, PIC rearranged items.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw, sliced tomato in top service area of cold holding unit (between hand sink and hot holding unit) reading 56°F, along with shredded cheese reading at 52°F, and shell-on eggs at 51.9°F inside bottom storage area of unit. Per PIC, all foods had been placed in unit around 8am this morning. PIC long-stem thermometer read 40°F, but inspector min/max thermometer read 47.1°F after at least 10 minutes. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. After attempts to lower temperature with ice bath, foods were not exhibiting signs of cooling and surpassed the 4 hour time limit for out of temperature foods, therefore requiring embargo of the following items: shredded lettuce, minced cabbage, shell-on eggs, raw chorizo, ham slices, cooked steak, sliced tomato, and shredded cheese. Once removed, a min/max thermometer was once again placed in the cold holding unit and read at 43°F, as well as PIC voluntarily hiring HVAC worker to check unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, food voluntarily embargoed, unit brought down to temperature.
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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 cold holding unit with flip-down covers reading 47.1°F and unable to lower temperature due to consistent use and opening of top service portion. 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. Upon removal of out of temperature foods, the cold holding unit came down to 43.1°F to satisfy the needs of the unit. 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 what appeared to be small sewar roaches moving between holes of anti-slip mats on floor of unit. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Per PIC, an insect control specialist was on premises at 5am the morning of the inspection. PIC is advised to increase frequency of pest control application until pests are controlled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 08/01/2026.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed no Commissary Log available upon request. Any time mobile units visit their commissary, the commissary log must be filled out and stored on the unit to support requirements of mobile food code. PIC was informed of requirement and advised to carry Commissary Log at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2026Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
observed staff touching ready to eat food with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Staff discarded food at time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Feb 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Re-inspection is scheduled on 2/21/26.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed staff touching ready to eat food with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Staff discarded food at time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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 no consumer advisory for menu item (ceviche that was marinated in lime juice). Discussed with operator that offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Please provide consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
2025
Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed monitoring of equipment temperatures.
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Prior to beginning inspection; an employee was observed exiting mobile unit, hand out plates to customers, and re-enter mobile unit to begin preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Person in charge stopped employee and instructed them to wash their hands. Discussed ensuring all staff is properly trained on when to wash hands and provided guidance document.
Feb 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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 7430 W. Van Buren St.Emailed report to the operator.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: Rica do Y.
2023
Dec 16, 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 rights acknowledged by Victor Q.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at 118 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ at Union Pochteca.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[1]Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Victor Quezada
Dec 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Inspection scheduled at Union Potchteca for 8:30am 12/16/2023.
Aug 10, 2023Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager --No food protection manger was present during this inspection. Per the person in charge, they will inform the owner. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified food protection manager is needed onsite during all business hours. Per the person in charge, they will inform the owner.Inspection conducted at 7430 W Van Buren St.Emailed report to the owner.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alma R.
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. Observed operator with out a consumer advisor and serving Raw TCS food (ceviche), cooked in lemon juice. Discussed with operator that a consumer advisory is required when serving raw or under cook food for health safety. Per the person in charge, they will inform the owner. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →