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Taqueria El Rancho

A°

5948 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale 85301

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-19-0755

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

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

100
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.not in operation at time of inspection, conducted facilities inspection

2025

Sep 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility inspection conducted. Cart parked in covered storage area.

Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Mobile Unit was not in use at time of inspection.

2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Mobile unit not in use at time of inspection.

Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerStaff on site did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager certification. The establishment shall have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours.Report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Adan Morales

Feb 14, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment during posted open hours. The establishment was closed. Spoke to manager via telephone to review updated business hours.

2023

Nov 15, 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.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Approved to sell or giveaway produce, nuts, and pre-packaged, individually wrapped, properly labeled food items from approved source only. Frozen foods must be maintained frozen and sold to the consumer frozen.This Mobile Food Type II unit is limited to assemble-serve, heat-serve, and or hold-serve of commercially processed food/beverage items. No raw animal food shall be prepared for service from the unit.No other food or beverage preparation and processing is permitted on site.Mobile Food Type II and III units shall operate from a commissary or other fixed food service establishment and shall report at least daily to such location for all supplies and for cleaning and service operations.Mobile Food Type I-III establishments shall at all times remain vehicle mounted and readily movable. No permanent utility connections are permitted. Any utility connection shall be of temporary, quick-disconnect design.SERIAL # 36205-3FFood preparation is conducted from their restaurant. FD-55596 E&D Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill 5948 W Bethany Home Rd Glendale Inspection report printed and provided to Daniel de la TorreOn 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.At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Daniel de la Torre

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →