Istmo Mexican Food

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5046 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-20-0588

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 18, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Sep 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Coordinating Inspection

Aug 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 18, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

@ Union PochtecaNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unit's only refrigerator holding at 49°F. After roughly an hour, unit was still unable to hold at 41°F or below. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Mechanic was called and serviced unit until unit was observed holding at 41°F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed consumer advisory requirements for eggs.

Apr 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed proper use of ice baths**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at 39th ave and Indian School Rd.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Estela D.

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 Cirilo P.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Approved to renew.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: Cirilo Pacheco

Nov 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator no-showed to scheduled appointment at MFO for routine inspection. Called operator and operator disconnected call.

Nov 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No response to renewal email dated 11/6/2023.

Oct 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #34 & #46 found during the inspection conducted on 10/07/23 was verified by the inspector on 10/24/23 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.

Oct 7, 2023Routine1 priority3 foundationC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at 39th ave and Indian School Rd.Inspection report emailed. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jose E.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 there to be no hand drying paper towels at all in the truck. PIC was able to go buy paper towels before end of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. ---- Sliced and diced tomatoes observed with an internal temperature of 60*F, and shredded cheese with an internal temperature of 65*F at time of inspection. These products were being cold held in an ice bath above the refrigerated make table. Per PIC, tomatoes and cheese were stocked less than 3hrs prior to this inspection. All three items were submerged in a container of ice and placed in fridge, later observed at 45*F and dropping. There was very little ice in the ice bath, not enough to keep the food cold. PIC replenished the ice. Discussed best practices for when using ice baths. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices ----- The was no probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. Please obtain a thermometer prior to re-inspection within 10 Business days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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. ----- Chlorine test strips weren't available at time of inspection. Establishment uses chlorine solution to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. The solution at the 3 compartment sink was within the proper range of 50-100ppm using inspectors test strips. Please obtain chlorine test strips to ensure proper sanitizer concentration is met. Re-inspection within 10 business days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →