RoJo's Loco Moco
A4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-20-0493
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2025
Jul 22, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Reduced Months
2024
May 11, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified Food Manager present at time of inspection. The owner is currently trying to obtain his license and has paid for a class. In Compliance with Food Code, Maricopa County now requires a Food Manager Present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources of where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Correct prior to next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Bruce G
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping bucket measuring at 10 PPM of Chlorine. Staff remade the sanitizer wiping bucket at the correct Chlorine concentration, at time of inspection. Reeducated staff on the recommended range of use for chlorine (50-100 PPM). Wiping buckets to be changed every 4 hours. Discussed the importance of reaching the recommended range as too little sanitizer may not disinfect the wiping cloth effectively. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Apr 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at FoodieFest WestInspection rights signed by Bruce G. Inspection report p emailed to verified emailNo violations noted at time of inspection.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) 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[1]Form-181Award: A,Signer: Bruce G,
Mar 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at SPE-24-0194.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Bruce G.Inspection report was emailed and verified.• 2-102.12(A), C ??Certified Food Protection Managero Observed no certified food protection manager from anyone currently working in the establishment. Ensure the PIC (person in charge) at all times of operation is a certified food protection manager. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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: A,Signer: Bruce Giddens
2023
Dec 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to owner not in operation this year-months reduced.
Dec 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Left a voice mail and sent email to find out the status of your permit due to inspections that are still needed. Please let me know if your plan to keep the permit or close it out. If in operation, please let us know how many months of the year you have operated and plan to, when you will be operating for the remainder of the year so inspections can take place as required.
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.
Oct 21, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection conducted near 91st Ave and Bell Rd. Inspection report sent to email on file. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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: Not Participating,Signer: Josh Giddins
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. Observed water had initial temperature of 81*F and low pressure. Discussed with operator that water needs to be between 100-110*F with constant pressure. Operator was able to repair hot water unit and fix water pressure while on site and hot water measured at 102*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Observed exposed wood above food prep area and prep refrigerator along the ceiling. Discussed with operator to seal wood so that it smooth and easily cleanable as wood is absorbent prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f; The name and/or vehicle number not indicated on both exterior sides & rear of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors and at least 3” high and a minimum of 3/8” wide. Signage on mobile unit did not match name on permit. Name on unit was "La Chingona." Operator confirmed that the unit was the same unit and they were planning to establish a dba to account for the name change. Discussed with operator to contact administrative office to change to dba as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Oct 10, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke with operator via phone, schedule inspection for renewal on 10/21 at 1:00.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →