Taqueria El Sol
A°6709 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85301
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-21-0754
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Mar 20, 2026Routineall corrected on siteA°
Inspection conducted at Az invitational tattoo expo SE2600288No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary log available upon request. Please ensure that the mobile food establishment has the commissary log available at all times and maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Discussed with person in charge to ensure that they have the log and that it is available upon request by an inspector. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
2025
Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Inspection conducted at 7443 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment not in operation at time of inspection. Facility inspection.
Aug 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Discussed updated months and hours of operation.
Jul 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit #1.
Feb 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Re-Inspection
Feb 10, 2025Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundationC°
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the water at the hand sink with internal temperature less than 100 degrees F. during this inspection. Discussed with the operator that Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. Per operator they will have it repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS drink Horchata with internal temperature of 71 degrees F. during this inspection. Per the operator, the drink was made two hours prior to the this inspection. Discussed with 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. Operator corrected by putting ice in the drink and using time as control. Corrective Action: Correct at once. 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. Addl Notes: Observed cooked meat in bags in the refrigerator with internal temperature of 49 degrees F. during the inspection. Per the operator, the meat was cooked and cool at the commissary two hours prior to this inspection. Discussed with the 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. Operator corrected by using time as control on items. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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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.
Feb 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the water at the hand sink with internal temperature less than 100 degrees F. during this inspection. Discussed with the operator that Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. Per operator they will have it repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked meat in bags in the refrigerator with internal temperature of 49 degrees F. during the inspection. Per the operator, the meat was cooked and cool at the commissary two hours prior to this inspection. Observed TCS drink Horchata with internal temperature of 71 degrees F. during this inspection. Per the operator, the drink was made two hours prior to this inspection. Discussed with 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. Operator corrected by putting ice in the drink and using time as control. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate (CFPM) is present during all hours of operation. Discussed acquiring CFPM with person in charge. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed food bowl sitting inside of the handwashing sink. Person in charge removed the food bowl from the handwashing sink. Discussed with person in charge that handwashing sink is to remain clear at all times and is only for washing hands. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a pan of shredded red chili pork with an internal temperature as measured using a probe thermometer of 130°F sitting in the hot well. Per the person in charge, the food had been in the hot well for more than 2 hours and was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). In discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the unit had not been preheated prior to holding the food in the unit and also they did not have enough water in the unit when the put the food in the hot well. Discussed with person in charge to ensure that the hot well is preheated and filled with water prior to putting the food in the hot well. Other foods in the hot well such as cooked steak and cooked rice had internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer of between 155°F - 161°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary kitchen log available during inspection. Please ensure that a commissary log is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5d - Mobile food establishments shall provide information about daily operations to the Department. Information such as location, address and business name, time in and time out of each stop shall be provided in a format prescribed by the Department.
May 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).Inspection conducted at Electrify Expo Phoenix SPE-24-0327.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Cesar R.
Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Rossy D.
2023
Oct 6, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at SPE-23-0530 Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze. Inspection report sent to email on file.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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: A,Signer: Cesar Rodriguez
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed screen of skylights on ceiling of mobile unit had build up of debris. Discussed with operator to clean screens prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed open can of coke near 3-compartment sink. Discussed with operator keep employee drinks and food in cab of mobile unit and not near cooking or cleaning area. Can of coke was moved into cab of mobile unit. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →