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Lili's Taco Shop

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43rd Ave, Glendale 85051

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0242

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.

96
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 31, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 20, 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 history15 on record

2026

Sep 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Inspected at SE2600628 Somos Peoria - Taco FestPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 21, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective Visit

2025

Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 23, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple knives stored between food equipment (prep table and fryer). In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shelled eggs stored in rack above ready to eat salsa items and dressings in refrigeration unit. Discontinue storing raw food items above ready to eat food items. Operator proceeded to move raw eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bacon and other pan holding TCS food items stored in single door prep-refrigeration unit for cooling. Instructed operator no cooling on mobile food establishment. All TCS food items that are hot held shall be discarded at end of day. Operator proceeded to discard hot held items 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.

2024

Jul 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 16, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted in field at TSMC.Emailed report to operator at time of inspection.-On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Number of Employees: 2,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Saol M.,Water Sample: N

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed containers of aguas frescas, made with cut strawberries, cut lemon, and cut melon, stored in cold holding unit measuring between 48*F-58*F. When asked how long the food items had been sitting in the unit, the operator stated they had been there for an hour. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Operator place ice in containers and held at 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloth in bucket of quaternary ammonia solution measuring below 150ppm. The approved ppm of quaternary ammonia solution measures between 150ppm-400ppm. Operator added more quaternary ammonia to the solution to obtain the correct measurement. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed faucet at three-compartment sink on left side of mobile unit in disrepair. Improper repair of maintenance of any portion of the plumbing system may result in potential health hazards, such as cross contamination, backflow, or leakage. These conditions may result in the contaminations of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service articles. It may contribute to obnoxious odors or nuisances and can affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment that depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform intended functions. Please correct prior to re-inspection in three days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Mar 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.Per emailed photos, and phone conversation, PIC has obtained thermometer for keeping track of hot and cold temperatures on the food truck, as well as test strips for quat sanitizer.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Saul Morales

Mar 22, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.A re-inspection will occur on Friday, March 29, 2024 for violation #34 and 46. Inspection conducted at SPE-24-0197Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sav'i Morales

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. -- Observed raw chicken and shredded cheese in reach in drawers under the hot cook top with temperatures between 55 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. PIC put ice on product to cool to 41 degrees F. and moved the cheese to a different reach in. TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent microbial growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices -- Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for checking internal food temperatures. A probe thermometer shall be available to ensure foods are cooked and held hot/cold properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. -- Observed establishment using quaternary ammonia for sanitizer without having test strips available. Establishment had pH test strips. Quat test strips shall be available when using quat as a food contact surface sanitizer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Nov 29, 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 Saul M.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.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: Saul Cornelio Morales

Nov 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator was not present at SPE-23-0740, Food truck throwdown scheduled event. Please reschedule at (602)506-6824 or online at esd.maricopa.gov.Dear Permit Holder:An inspector for the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has been unable to access your Mobile Food Establishment, to conduct an inspection. The inspector has also made attempts to contact you by phone and/or email to determine when and where the Mobile Food Establishment will be in operation so they may conduct an inspection. At this time, you have failed to return their phone calls or respond to their emails and have not allowed them access to inspect fully your Mobile Food Establishment.Please be advised that Chapter I of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code states:REGULATION 3. Responsibilities – Right of Inspectionb. No person shall refuse to allow the Department to inspect fully any and all premises or facilities at any reasonable time, and no person shall molest or resist the Department in the discharge of its duties whether in inspections for application approval or for the enforcement of this Environmental Health Code.REGULATION 7. Suspension and Revocation of Permitsb. Revocation of Permit:(1) The Environmental Health Officer may, after providing opportunity for hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of this Code or for interference with the regulatory authority in the performance of duty.Failure to provide MCESD with the information for operating days and times as well as allowing a representative of MCESD access to the Mobile Food Establishment to conduct an inspection may result in legal action being taken against the establishment’s operating permit.Please contact the Department at 602.506.6824 to inform us of the days and times and location for which you will be in operation so that an inspection of the Mobile Food Establishment can be conducted within 10 calendar days from date of this letter.If you do not contact the Department within 10 calendar days, your operating permit will be closed at the end of the month.

Oct 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Mobile unit was not present at address on permit during times on permit. Email sent to operator to confirm times and dates of operation to schedule inspection..

Sep 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Truck not present at event SPE-23-0510 as indicated they would be.

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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 →