Tacos El Chicali
ASun Valley Pkwy & W Van Buren St, Buckeye 85396
Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-22-0157
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
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2025
Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 14, 2025RoutineA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection the owner was not able to provide a commissary agreement and log sheet to the inspector. The mobile food establishment operator shall provide an up-to-date commissary agreement and log sheet to a department representative upon request. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease built up at cook line on floors, walls, ceilings including equipment. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed operators personal makeup bag stored in container used to store bread, and other food items. Ensure to keep personal items in a designated area away from food storage. Operator proceeded to move makeup bag at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Mar 15, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted near 303rd avenue and I-10Inspection rights signed by Analida M.Inspection report emailed to verified email.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) 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[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Analidia M.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. Observed sliced cheese with internal temperatures between 51*F and 61*F at the time of the inspection. Except during preparation and cooking all TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or less. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the cheese and will make sure cheese is placed below fill line in the cold holding unit. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 2, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection was conducted at Mobile Food Office.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Analidia M.Report was printed and handed to owner.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) 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-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Analidia Murroz
Nov 1, 2023Routine4 priority1 foundation1 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at Sun Valley Pkwy and Van Burren, Buckeye AZ.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Analidia M.Inspection report was printed and handed to owner.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) 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-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: CHECKED,Signer: Analictia Murroz
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. >>>Observed owner crack raw shell eggs on the flat top. Owner removed gloves and dawned new gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee that hands must be washed in between working with raw animals foods and RTE (ready to eat). Owner washed hands and doned new gloves. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. >>>Raw shell eggs above ready to eat (RTE) salsa. Observed a large mixing bowl with raw beef, raw bacon, RTE sliced ham and raw chicken. The raw chicken was placed above the raw beef, the sliced ham was in between the raw beef and raw bacon. Discussed with owner that all raw animal proteins must be separated and stored to prevent cross-contamination. Also discussed that any RTE foods shall be stored above any raw animal proteins. Owner placed the raw shell eggs below the RTE salsa, the raw chicken below the raw beef and bacon, and the RTE sliced ham above the raw animal foods. Foods shall be stored so that cross-contamination is prevented. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. >>>At time of inspection there was no sanitizer available in the unit. Discussed with owner that sanitizer shall be present at all times in order to wash and sanitize dishes. Owner was able to purchase and provide bleach sanitizer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation >>>Observed a paper fly trap above the 3-compartment sink sanitize area. The fly trap was covered with dead flies. Educated owner that the fly tap shall not be placed above any exposed food and food-contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe >>>Observed cucumber, onions, raw chicken stored directly in a plastic to go grocery bag at time of inspection. Discussed with owner that all food shall be stored in food grade containers. Per owner the produce is purchased pre-washed. Owner placed the raw chicken in a food grade container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability >>>At time of inspection there was no hot water available from the hand sink and the 3-compartment sink. Owner attempted to turn on hot water heater causing the generator to fail. Power was no longer available to the establishment. Do not operate until power is restored. Correct prior to re-inspection in 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e; Mobile food establishment has not maintained a commissary visits log. >>>Operator did not have commissary log upon request. Discussed with operator that commissary log must be maintained and provided upon request. Correct prior to next routine inspection. ~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b; Mobile food establishment is not reporting daily to an approved commissary for supplies, food storage, vehicle, and equipment cleaning, waste disposal and service operations. >>>Per owner their personal home is being used to obtain fresh water and the last visit to the commissary to dump the waste water was a week prior. Discussed with owner that the obtainment of fresh water shall all be done at an approved commissary. Also discussed with owner that each day the unit is operating they shall report to a commissary to obtain fresh water and dump waste water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →