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Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-22-0407

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 23, 2026.

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Routine1 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. 3rd Repeat Violation.

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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

Apr 18, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM is required to be onsite during all hours of operation. Obtain a CFPM prior to next routine inspection. 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

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Repeat Violation 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

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

Inspector's notes

Operator was unable to provide commissary logs at time of inspection. Informed operator that a commissary log is required to be filled out daily when operating and whenever the commissary is visited. PIC stated that they have two commissary kitchens they operate out of. One for grey water disposal and the other for food storage and preparation. Informed PIC that separate logs would be required for each commissary location. Logs must be maintained onsite for at least 30 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5b - Mobile food establishments shall operate from an approved commissary or other food service establishment as required by this Department, and shall report at least daily to such location for supplies, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and service operations. Addl Notes: Operator provided two commissary agreements for two different locations at time of inspection. One has been signed within the last calendar year and the other was signed in 2022. One kitchen is a permitted commissary kitchen where the PIC stated they dispose of grey water and the other is a restaurant PIC stated is used for the three-compartment sink and prep. Informed PIC that all commissary agreements must be signed within the past calendar year. Informed PIC that all commissary kitchens must be permitted as such, provide the current commissary agreement prior to next routine 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.

2025

Jul 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Renewal attestation. The commissary agreement submitted did not have city authorization to dispose of wastewater at that facility. IF your chosen commissary does not have a commissary permit, you need to submit city authorization to dispose wastewater at that facility. Please submit city authorization.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 26, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

Current Commissary visits log was not available for review. Maintain it on the mobile unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The food manager certification was not available for review. (The food manager training course certificate is not the actual food manager certification.)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

Feb 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected at the Merchantile Market SE2500006.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency in mobile unit

Apr 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at BBB Spring Market, SPE-24-0262.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Aaron Junior

Jan 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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 in field at copper state beer festival.Emailed report to operator at time of 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-181At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Aaron J.,Water Sample: N

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed red organic matter build up on walls and floor of the unit. When asked how often the unit gets cleaned, the operator stated after ever use. Operator also stated that the unit was in-use the night previous to event. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Recommended the unit be cleaned prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 3, 2023Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: B,Signer: Aron J.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed three compartment sink lever in disrepair causing water to uncontrollably spray out when water is turned on. Discussed with PIC that water cannot be spraying out when turned on. Re-inspection scheduled for 11/6. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →