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Tacos OJ

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619 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert 85233

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0561

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 20, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Mar 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed one window missing. Provide a window or screen to reduce the entrance of flies. Have violation corrected before next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Feb 9, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Feb 3, 2026Re-InspectionA°

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

Observed no commissary logs available at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining the log and keeping it available in the mobile food unit. Provided owner with copy of commissary log via email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 10 day re-inspection. Repeat violation (4th consecutive).

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Repeat Violation 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.

Jan 23, 2026RoutineA

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

Observed no commissary logs available at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining the log and keeping it available in the mobile food unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 10 day re-inspection. Repeat violation (3rd consecutive).

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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

Aug 8, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Of note: Under 3-comp sink, scented bleach observed alongside regular unscented bleach used for sanitizing dishes. REMINDER: Chemical sanitizers and antimicrobials for food contact surfaces shall meet requirements in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.**Discussed updated chlorine test strips.

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

Inspector's notes

-- Daily commissary logs not available for audit at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violations: 2

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Repeat Violation 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.

May 23, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

Discussed the requirement of using a food grade hose to fill the water tank from a potable water source. Water from an approved source must always be available for hand washing.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked carne asada and grilled onions hot holding with an internal temperature of 114-123F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC reheated the meat and onions to at least 165F on the grill. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no commissary logs. Discussed maintaining the log and keeping available in the mobile food unit. 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.

Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Sep 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in the reach-in fridge. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Owner properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection observed a sack of onions stored on the floor. Instructed owner to place the sack of onions six inches above the floor to prevent any contamination. Owner placed the onions six inches above the floor at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection observed a reach-in fridge, a grill and a steam table stored outside of the mobile unit. Discussed with operator that all storage must take place inside the permitted mobile unit. Please either remove the items from the premise that are not in use or store the items inside the mobile food unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.

Aug 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed person in charge take an order at window and immediately don gloves to prepare tacos. Employees must wash hands in-between tasks and prior to preparing ready to eat foods. Instructed person in charge to discard gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves prior to preparing ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles in the chemical storage area, one with a yellow liquid and the other with a red liquid. Per PIC the liquid in the spray bottles are Pinalen and Pine Sol. 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. PIC labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection observed a reach-in fridge, a crate storing chemicals and a steam table stored outside of the mobile unit. Discussed with operator that all storage must take place inside the permitted mobile unit. Please either remove the items that are not in use or store the items inside the mobile food unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. F. Inspection conducted at 504 S 27th AvenueInspection rights signed by Marco M. Inspection report emailed to email on file.No violations noted at time of inspection.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: Marco M.

2023

Oct 23, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Permit cleared to renew.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office.Inspection rights reviewed with permit owner.Inspection report printed and handed to permit owner.Discussed with permit owner limitations of permit. All produce must be purchased commercially pre-washed or be washed in advance at a permitted food establishment/commissary.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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Marco Martinez

Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Marco M-Z

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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 →