Dad's Ribs and Mom's Tacos
A12345 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0444
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 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA
Inspected at 1725 S country club. Empire Cat employee parkingPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.
Jan 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge to ensure employee drinks have a lid and straw, as well as hand sink is easily accessible.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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.
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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 TCS foods including cooked meats, rice, and beans in hot holding unit have an internal temperature of 95-110*F, temperatures taken at 2:30pm. Hot holding unit digital thermometer read 127*F. PIC stated that hot held foods were cooked at the commissary in the morning with the first order at the event being at 11:30am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Instructed PIC to discard all hot held food items at 3:30pm following time as a control. Establishment was closed for business at 3:30pm. 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.
2025
Jul 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspected at SE2500455.
Apr 5, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
inspected at cyclo mesa 56 e. main mesa azPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
OBSERVED SOME COOKED RIBS AT 128-130 DEG F . informed pic please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 degf or higher. manager reheated tcs food. 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 some chemicals grill cleaner placed atop bread and onions. discussed with manager. chemicals were relocated. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Jan 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of labeling chemicals bottle**
2024
Jul 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 9, 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.Inspected at The Cactus Cup, SPE-24-0125.Emailed inspection report.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: 1,Signer: Ronald Johnson
Jan 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ronald Johnson
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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 →