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Elotes & Antojitos Cruz

A

10798 S 203rd Ave, Buckeye 85326

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-21-0483

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

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 20, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 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

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Dec 14, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator provided new, updated commissary agreement via email. Document uploaded to operational permit.

Nov 17, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Reinspection for Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e, will occur on, or before, November 26th.

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

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection the mobile operator did not have an up-to-date commissary agreement or visit log. The operator shall provide the department an updated commissary agreement by reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. *Reinspection will occur on, or before, November 26th. **2nd consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 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.

May 23, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection the mobile operator was not able to provide a commissary visit log or commissary agreement. The operator was able to verbally provide the name of the shared kitchen being used and the days in which he visits the kitchen. In addition, the operator called the owner of the commissary kitchen and verified the visits of the operator with the inspector. Emphasized maintaining logs of commissary visits with the operator and provided a physical copy of a visit log at the time of inspection. 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.

2024

Dec 20, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted a Re-inspection on today's date. Verified water available on mobile food establishment, potable water is properly installed. Verified Hot water 100*F at hand wash station. Upon Re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension been Lifted.

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

No water available, potable water tank was not present on mobile food establishment at time of inspection. Food establishment is Suspended. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

Dec 17, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#3 — No Running Water (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

No water available on mobile food establishment. Potable water tank was missing on mobile food establishment.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

Aug 13, 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

2023

Nov 18, 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.Inspection conducted at Elliot and Tuthill RD.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: Leonardo

Aug 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Ok to renew permit.This Mobile Food Type II unit is limited to assemble-serve, heat-serve, and or hold-serve of commercially processed food/beverage items. No raw animal food shall be prepared for service from the unit.Mobile Food Type II and III units shall operate from a commissary or other fixed food service establishment and shall report at least daily to such location for all supplies and for cleaning and service operations.Mobile Food Type I-III establishments shall at all times remain vehicle mounted and readily movable. No permanent utility connections are permitted. Any utility connection shall be of temporary, quick-disconnect design.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.Award: A,Signer: Leonardo Cruz

Jul 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke to owner via phone to verify operation hours and location. Owner requested a Spanish translator. Department will follow up with owner later this month.

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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 →