El Exquisito Hot Dogs

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51st, Glendale 85301

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-21-0994

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 23, 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 history17 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Unit was not at the usual vending spot during their usual hours.

2025

Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 3, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Unit needs a detailed cleaning and needs to be cleaned better in between shifts. Conduct a thorough cleaning of the interior of the unit.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 8, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding permit renewal

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed grilled onions and jalepenos on steam table with an ambient temperature of 110-118*F. Person in charge stated cook placed food and turned on unit within one hour prior to inspection. Steam table water low and at an ambient temperature of 120*F and rising. Cook placed foods on grill to reheat to 165*F before placing back in steam table at a temperature of 150*F. Recommended checking water levels and ensuring a minimum temperature of 135*F on steam table before placing food in unit. Food must have a minimum temperature of 135*F or 165*F if reheating, before placing in hot steam table. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw beef, cheese, chopped cabbage in cold holding unit with an internal temperature ranging 48-57*F. Person in charge stated cook placed food in unit from commissary within one hour prior to inspection. Cook removed all items and placed on ice in refrigerator in commissary for quick cooling to 41*F. Recommended keeping foods on ice during prep, organization an transport to ensure proper cold holding temperatures. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below.

May 30, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Permit owner returned call and requested Spanish translation. Spanish liaison followed up with owner and confirmed that the food truck operates on 27th Avenue and Missouri, Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30pm to 1:00am. Permit contact information was updated.Department will follow up to conduct a routine inspection.

May 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Left voicemail for only phone number on file to contact inspector and/or department immediately regarding routine inspection requirement. No follow up contact has been received since previous inspection attempt. All emails on file will also be emailed requesting a follow up response. Ensure inspector and/or department is contacted by 6pm on Thursday, May 30th.

May 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Attempted to contact operator via phone, no response from the individual was received. Waited at crossroads of 27th Ave & Missouri Ave from 5:45pm-6:05pm. Mobile food truck was not seen operating at this time. Will attempt follow up with PIC.

Mar 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator 3/5 regarding operating location and times for inspection; no response received.

Mar 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator 2/20 regarding operating location/times; no response received.

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ---- No poof of a certified food manager on duty at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all timeNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected at 27th Ave and MissouriReport printed and handed to operator.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jose L.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Priority Foundation-7-101.11, Pf: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers ----- Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Bottle was labeled at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-203.11

Priority Foundation-4-203.11, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy ----- Establishment did not have a 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 probe thermometer prior to re-inspection within 10 business days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Nov 8, 2023Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Verification of acquisition of probe thermometer chemical testing strips can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 11/18/2023. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jose Ramon Lopez

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Unable to locate temperature measuring device for monitoring internal food temperatures. Provide temperature measuring device (i.e.-probe thermometer) to assure TCS foods are at proper temperature.. 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. Unable to locate proper test kit to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used at time of inspection. Provide and have available testing kit (i.e. - testing strips for chlorine). Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Oct 31, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received call from operator that this unit operates at 27th Ave & Missouri Wed-Sun 6pm-1am. Permit updated with information provided.

Oct 30, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Dear Permit Holder: An inspector for the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has been unable to access your Mobile Food Establishment, to conduct an inspection. The inspector has also made attempts to contact you by phone and/or email to determine when and where the Mobile Food Establishment will be in operation so they may conduct an inspection. At this time, you have failed to return their phone calls or respond to their emails and have not allowed them access to inspect fully your Mobile Food Establishment.Please be advised that Chapter I of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code states: REGULATION 3. Responsibilities – Right of Inspection b. No person shall refuse to allow the Department to inspect fully any and all premises or facilities at any reasonable time, and no person shall molest or resist the Department in the discharge of its duties whether in inspections for application approval or for the enforcement of this Environmental Health Code. REGULATION 7. Suspension and Revocation of Permits b. Revocation of Permit: (1) The Environmental Health Officer may, after providing opportunity for hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of this Code or for interference with the regulatory authority in the performance of duty.Failure to provide MCESD with the information for operating days and times as well as allowing a representative of MCESD access to the Mobile Food Establishment to conduct an inspection may result in legal action being taken against the establishment’s operating permit.Please contact the Department at 602.506.6824 to inform us of the days and times and location for which you will be in operation so that an inspection of the Mobile Food Establishment can be conducted within 10 calendar days from date of this letter.If you do not contact the Department within 10 calendar days, your operating permit will be closed at the end of the month.

Oct 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator 10/13/23 regarding required inspections, no response received.

Oct 10, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator 10/6/23 regarding required inspections, no response received.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →