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Taqueria La Tomates

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400 N 67th Ave, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-21-0082

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 18, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 20, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 1, 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 history12 on record

2026

Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Dec 19, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Oct 30, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) onsite at the time of inspection. Operator stated that they are taking the exam Monday the 11th, and will forward the certification over once received. Operator was informed that a CFPM is required to be onsite at all times in order to ensure active managerial control is being maintained during operations. 2nd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

2024

Dec 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Nov 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at MFO.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Karla R.Inspection report was emailed and verified.Ok to renew.• 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. Please 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-181At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Karla Ruiz

Apr 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator has scheduled renewal inspection at MFO on 4/3/2024 at 9:00AM.

2023

Oct 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Mobile unit not operating at provided time and location. No answer at ownership phone number on file. Left voicemail requesting commissary agreement to be emailed to inspector or otherwise notify inspector of current operating schedule.

Oct 20, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Exciela Castillo

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage >>> Observed ice scoop kept inside ice chest with handle in contact with the ice. In-use utensils may not be stored in ice between uses in order to prevent cross contamination. PIC moved ice scoop to clean container outside of ice chest at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c; Mobile food establishment does not have current commissary agreement on file. >>> Observed no commissary agreement on site at time of inspection. Discussed the need to maintain a commissary agreement and log during all hours of operation with PIC. Prior to reinspection on 10/30/2023, please provide a current commissary agreement on file. 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 →