Mariscos El Chino

5175 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0264

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

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 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 MFO.report printed and given 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: Y,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Number of Employees: 2,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Derik P.,Water Sample: N

2023

Dec 8, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Derek Ponce

Nov 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke to owner via phone regarding re-inspection. Per owner the water pressure has been fixed, but unit is currently not in operation until possibly later this week. Will follow up with owner for re-inspection.

Nov 17, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 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 - Manager certification has expired. PIC will obtain a manger certification. Conducted with RS 1498Report emailed at time of inspection. A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [6], [2-301.14, P: When to Wash] has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Award: C,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA w/ Mireya,Signer: Derek Ponce

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.12

Priority Foundation-5-103.12, Pf: Pressure- Hot and cold water at hand sink are extremely low pressure. Sink puts out just enough water to slowly wash hands. PIC will repair pressure so that water flow is adequate through hand sink. Other sinks in establishment have adequate pressure. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e; Mobile food establishment has not maintained a commissary visits log. No commissary log available at time of inspection. PIC will maintain commissary logs on-site at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#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. 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. In bottom of small reach-in refrigerator a container of raw shrimp was being stored over tomatoes. PIC re-arranged items so that shrimp was on bottom shelf. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. Observed employee touching various items in kitchen, touch their clothes, and then put on gloves and begin handling food. PIC educated employee about properly washing hands when they have become contaminated prior to handling food. Employee began washing hands properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Oct 27, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed sanitizer concentration and importance of having functioning temperature measuring devices****Water heater pump kept tripping the generator at time of inspection, advised PIC to get issue resolved**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report printed and handed to operator.Inspected at 48th Ave and Baseline The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Derek P.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ---- Employee observed grabbing raw shrimp with gloved hands, put shrimp on the grill, then quickly rinsed gloved hands at handwashing sink and wiped gloved hands on apron. The employee was asked to remove gloves and wash hands. Employee properly washed hands. Informed the PIC that employees should remove gloves and wash hands immediately after handling raw meats to prevent cross-contamination. Suggested the use of tongs. Discussed examples of when to wash hands and glove use limitations. Per FDA Food Code 2017, food employees must wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of the hands this includes handling raw meats, touching bare human body parts (except arms), coughing or sneezing, using the toilet, and handling dirty equipment or utensils. Switching gloves only is not sufficient. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →