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Churros Don Lencho

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7710 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0546

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

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 26, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jan 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 20, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator had questions regarding changing to a type 2 mobile unit. Provided mobile supervisor contact information.

Sep 3, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at AutumnFest, SE2400237.Inspection report was emailed to the operator.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

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

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses chorine sanitizer and does not have chlorine test strips. Inspector provided test strips at time of inspection. Recommended obtaining chlorine tests strips to maintain on food truck at all times for monitoring sanitizer concentration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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.

2023

Oct 27, 2023Routine1 coreA°

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 Lower Buckeye and 75th Ave.Emailed report to the operator.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: Edward T.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed the hand sink faucet shaking. Per operator, they haven't found the right size of the hand sink, and as soon as they get the faucet, they will replace it. Discussed maintaining fixture in good working condition for smooth and easy cleaning, and repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Oct 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with operator, and inspection is scheduled on 10/27 at 7:30 pm at 75 ave Lower Buckeye RD.

Aug 18, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection conducted at 75th ave and Lower Buckeye.Emailed report to the operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Edward T.

Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator call and asked for more time for re-inspection due to parts availability. Re-inspection is schedule within the next three days.

Aug 10, 2023Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at 79 ave and Lower Buckeye.Emailed report to the operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Edward

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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 items such as water bottle, drinking up and a can, opener sitting in the hand sink. Discussed with operator that had washing HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Operator corrected by removing items during this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-5-103.12, Pf: Pressure Observed the cold water at the hand sink with inadequate water pressure. Discussed with operator that Inadequate water pressure could lead to situations that place the public health at risk. For example, inadequate pressure could result in improper handwashing. Per operator, they will have it repair the following day, and reinspection is scheduled. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →