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El Caldero de Dona Cecy

A°

5902 W Camelback Rd, Glendale 85301

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0049

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

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

100
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 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 history13 on record

2026

Aug 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Unit sold/Closed

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 30, 2025Routineall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Operator verified that while they work 4 days out of the week, they only visit the commissary once a week. Per MCEHC, mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location. Directed operator to visit commissary for water and wastewater service every day of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed cooked beef intestine in reach in refrigerator reporting at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator said it had been cooked on the unit and placed in the refrigerator roughly 2 hours prior to cool. Per MCEHC, 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. Operator was instructed to cease cooling on the unit and prepare all food items in advance or hot hold them after cooking. Food was reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and maintained hot at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b - Mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location for supplies, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and service operations.

Aug 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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

Nov 23, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 26, 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.Ok to renew permit.All food preparation and including grilling, barbecuing, cooking, displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.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: Not Participating,Signer: Cecilia Vargas

2023

Dec 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Talked to the operator over the phone and updated the location of operation. Months have been adjusted to reflect the months/days/times of operation, as the operator does take off during the year.

Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Went to location of operation, did not see mobile food unit operating at location. Please call 602-506-6824 to schedule an inspection at Mobile Food Office.

Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Hello,I am getting in touch with you as you are required to have 1 more inspection before the end of this year.Please contact me no later than tomorrow at 5 PM so we can discuss your operating permit.Failure to contact me may result in permit closure.

Sep 1, 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 conducted at 59 AVE and Camelback RD.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: A,Signer: Cealia V.

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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 →