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Love Acai Bowls

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4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0304

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 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 14, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 26, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 13, 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

Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 23, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Attestation email sent 3-23-26. Also attempted to contact operator by phone.

Jan 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Inspected at Uptown Farmers Market. Please provide 2025 commissary agreement via e-mail.

Jul 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed sanitizer test strips requirements.

2024

Oct 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

At the beginning of inspection, generator supplying power to cold holding equipment went out. Operator had arrived at Uptown Farmers Market 10 minutes prior. Inadequate amount of refrigeration for the amount of TCS food on premises. Establishment must prove sufficient refrigeration to cold hold TCS and Ready to eat food items at 41*F or below. Operator replaced battery on generator and obtained an ambient temperature of 38*F at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 1 overhead light fixture in mobile food unit with insufficient light intensity. • The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; • At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and o At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and • At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

May 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at MFO.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Maybe A.Inspection report was printed and handed to operator.Ok to renew.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) 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maybe Alfonzo,At Office: Y

May 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

No Response to renewal email dated 4/1/2024.

Mar 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Uptown Farmer’s Market. Inspection report sent to email provided.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) 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: Behring Fefomo

2023

Oct 14, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at SPE-21-0318Inspection conducted with RS#1490Inspection rights were signed by James R.Inspection report was emailed 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: A,Signer: James Roandy

#42 — Washing Fruits and VegetablesCore3-302.15

Core-3-302.15 , C: Washing Fruits and Vegetables >>>Observed strawberries that were not pre-washed. Discussed with PIC (person in charge) where all fresh produce is being washed. Per PIC strawberries are washed at personal home and again in the 3-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC (person in charge) all fresh produce except pre-washed produce shall be washed in the commissary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~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 PIC (person in charge) their personal home is being used to wash fruit, dump waste water and obtain fresh water. Discussed with PIC that all food prep, the dumping of waste water and obtainment of fresh water shall all be done at an approved commissary. Please provide a new commissary for the washing of fruit or purchase fruit pre-washed. Correct prior to next routine inspection. ~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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →