The AZ Food Guy

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2121 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0490

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

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

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

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Facilities inspection conducted.

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at MVS Commissary.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Jovan D.Inspection report was emailed and verified.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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jovan Diaz

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. o Observed organic matter on three knifes that were stored with the clean utensils. Discussed with operator that all utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Operator removed the three knifes and placed them in the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 14, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Ok to renew permit.New commissary agreement uploaded.Inspected at MVS commissary.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: Jovan Diaz

Oct 11, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°

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 with RS# 973.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Jovan Diaz

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces==== Observed large cutting board surface with prevalent scores and scratches. Notified PIC.(Person in charge) Educated PIC on sectioning off cutting board so that cutting surface is easily cleanable in three-compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-304.11

Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation==== Observed inadequate hood vent ventilation. Ventilation was unable to provide sufficient intake and had a loud grating sound during operation. Notified PIC. PIC agreed to put in a repair for the hood vent ventilation system. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Oct 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator stated that the MF permit has been in operation for 7 months this year. The months of operations for the permit was adjusted.

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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 →