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La Cocina De Conchita

B°

37930 W Salome Hwy, Tonopah 85354

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-21-0346

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Tonopah restaurant avg: 99

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1000602023202420252026Aug 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 20, 2026 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Aug 22, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 22, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed diced onions and chopped lettuce sitting a cooler with internal temperature at a 78-degree F, by the three compartment sink. Per the person in charge, items were prepared 4 hours prior to this inspection. Educated operator that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Items were embargo at time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Jun 20, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

Inspected in TonopahPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager at time of the inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Please have a manager on the unit prior to next routine inspection. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the hand sink blocked with an igloo, and also several utensils sitting in the hand sink. Discussed with the person in charge that the hand washing sink must remain accessible during operation and available at all times for hand washing frequency. The person in charge corrected by removing items at time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed fresh produce such as tomatoes and avocados in plastic bags sitting on unpasteurized raw who eggs in the bottom of the refrigerator. Discussed with owner proper food storage requirements to prevent any possible cause of cross contamination. Operator removed items at time of the inspection, and store items above the raw eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed the hand-washing sink with excessive grease inside the sink. Discussed cleaning frequency and maintenance. Operator cleaned the sink at time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Jul 12, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified food safety manager is needed on site during operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Observed no commissary logs on unit during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) stated the worker in charge of paperwork is out this weekend. Instructed PIC to keep logs on truck at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.

Feb 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection there was no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. Per manager, their certificate had just recently expired, and they had thrown it away. The mobile food establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours. 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

Jan 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Nov 21, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Nov 14, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Top lid to cooler with heavy scoring and discoloration. Operator has a cutting board to use and will discontinue using lid to cooler. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Operator does not have probe thermometer to measure food temperatures. Please provide.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Follow up required within ten days. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Mar 4, 2024Routineall 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 at MFO.Report printed and given to operator at time of inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerOn 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-Form-181At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 19,Food Handler Cards: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Number of Samples: 0,Signer: Keeyra B.,Water Sample: N

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Observed container of butter, raw pork chorizo, raw eggs, and shredded cheese at 40*F in stand alone refrigeration unit. When asked how long the food items had been there, the person in charge stated that they had been in the unit since the previous day. Excessive preparation steps such as carry over from the previous day shall not occur on the mobile unit. Food items were embargoed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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.Emailed inspection report.Physical facilities inspection only establishment not currently operating. Provided copy of MCEHC changes as well as MCEHC Mobile Food regulations. 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: M. Saldana

Aug 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received updated schedule of operation from operator via email and planned inspection.

Aug 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Left voicemail for operator and sent email requesting current operating schedule and location.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →