Achiote Latin Cuisine
A°1929 E Ray Rd, Chandler 85225
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0400
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
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
2025 renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailedPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to the owner. He informed me that he has not operated the unit at all this year. He has an appointment to have it inspected Monday. I let him know to pay the permit fee and submit his attestation. He assured me he will do so promptly. Months of operation changed to reflect what he informed me.
2024
Dec 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to the owner. He informed me that the unit is just parked at his restaurant, and he only used it for like 2 events this year. Months of operation changed to reflect this info.
May 10, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Of note: Advised PIC to purchase a larger generator or additional generators to ensure adequate power can be supplied at peak demand. Observed establishment to cycle hot holding units on and off to avoid tripping circuits. Advised PIC this practice may expose TCS foods to the danger zone and should be discontinued. If an additional generator is not feasible, advised PIC to reduce menu items to ensure all foods can be safely stored. Inspected at SPE-24-0365 AIA Track Meet at 1833 W Southern Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 15,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Monica Corrales
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the hand sink blocked by a table, food containers, a crate stored over the basin and multiple soap dispensers stored in the sink basin. Active food prep observed with the water turned off and food prep actively occurring. Observed sink basin dry to the touch. Discussed that all hand sinks must always be available and used for no other purpose than handwashing. The manager removed the obstructing items at the time of inspection and all employees were instructed to wash their hands before returning to work. Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 ------ Hand sink observed turned off with no water supplied. PIC turned on the pump at the time of inspection. Observed only cold water supplied after turning on. PIC checked all circuit breakers and was able to restore hot water at the time of inspection. Advised PIC hand sinks must be in working order at all time of operation and properly supplied with hot and cold water under pressure, soap and a hand drying provision. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. ------ Observed a covered metal pan of rice holding between 96-108*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the rice was leftover from an event that ended at 1pm (observed at 3:30pm). Rice not observed to be in an insulated or holt holding unit to help maintain temperatures above 135*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control hot held TCS foods are to be maintained at 135*F or above. Since the rice had been out of temperature for at least 2 hours and there was limited hot holding capacity, PIC voluntarily discarded the rice at the time of inspection (see embargo). Also observed cooked beans at 96*F. PIC stated the beans were removed from the heat at 1pm and were very hot. PIC reheated beans to 165*F for 15 seconds at the time of inspection. Observed cooked rice in a steamer holding from 128-130*F. PIC stated the steamer was unplugged within the last hour to avoid overloading the generator so the steamer with meats could remain plugged in. PIC stated the cycle the steamers on and off so only one device is plugged in at one time. Advised PIC to purchase additional additional generators to meet peak demand or keep hot on the gas powered flat top grill. Since the rice in the steamer had been under 135*F for less than 1 hour, the PIC reheated the rice on the flat top grill to 165*F at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. ------ Observed cooling carne asada in the reach in cooler in a tightly wrapped plastic container with approximately 10 inches of cooling food inside measuring 46-50*F with a probe themometer. Observed a tray of food stored on top of the cooling carne asada. Per PIC, they were at an event this morning and wanted to retain the leftovers. PIC stated the food had been cooling for 3 hours. Advised PIC that cooling onboard a mobile food unit is operating above the scope of the permit. Advised PIC to discard leftovers from previous same-day events if they cannot be safely hot-held. Advised PIC to cool TCS foods at their commissary if preparing ahead of time with the intention of reheating. PIC was instructed to reheat carne asada to 165*F for 15 seconds and maintain at 135*F on a metal pan of the flat top grill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. ------ Establishment observed to be performing cooling of TCS carne asada within the mobile unit at the time of inspection. PIC stated they finished an event at 1pm in another area and opted to cool down leftovers in the reach in cooler. Observed the carne asada with internal temperatures ranging from 46-50*F internally when measured with a probe thermometer. All other TCS foods observed holding at 41*F or below. PIC was instructed to reheat or voluntarily discard cooling product. PIC had the carne asada reheated to 165*F for 15 seconds at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to hot hold in a covered pan on the flat top due to limited heating capacity and generator capacity. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 Michael M.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at 6625 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ.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: Michael M.
Jan 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Sent email and spoke to owner -operating 12 months of year for events-will send updates
2023
Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade 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 emailed.Award: A,Signer: Michael Morales
Oct 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
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 yourMobile 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.
Oct 12, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
No response from renewal email sent on 9/1/2023.
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →