Boricua Spot
A°789 N 99th Ave, Tolleson 85353
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0619
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Aug 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Observed unit parked in residential neighborhood at location cited on their Uber Eats profile. A phone call was placed to let the operator know that an email will be sent to ask for updated information.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cooling methods with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. 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 raw marinated chicken being stored directly over raw beef in the standing refrigerator next to the exit. Also observed a metal bowl of raw shrimp placed directly on top of a saran-wrapped raw marinated beef container. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. 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. PIC 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.
Aug 26, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Inspector's notes
Observed microfiber towels being used as a drying provision after handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided one-use, paper hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed frying pan in handwashing station. Person in charge (PIC) stated they put it there temporarily while they covered the 3-comp sink with cutting boards for more space. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary logs on unit at time of inspection. Advised Person in Charge (PIC) to maintain completed commissary log on the unit and available per request. 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.
Aug 21, 2025Routine3 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed microfiber towels being used as a drying provision after handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided one-use, paper hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed frying pan in handwashing station. Person in charge (PIC) stated they put it there temporarily while they covered the 3-comp sink with cutting boards for more space. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no thermometer on unit. PIC stated they do not have a thermometer. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/29/25.
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4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector's notes
Observed no test strips on unit at time of inspection. PIC stated they do not have test strips. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/29/25.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary logs on unit at time of inspection. Advised Person in Charge (PIC) to maintain completed commissary log on the unit and available per request. 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.
May 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Please monitor time required to obtain an ambient temperature of 41*F in stand alone refrigeration unit near rear of mobile food unit.
Jun 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Sep 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Inspection conducted virtually. Notice of Inspection rights sent to operator via email. Inspection report sent to email on file. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Updated commissary agreement sent by operator and uploaded. Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Edgar Carraquillo
Aug 22, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted near 75th Ave and Thomas Rd. Inspection report sent to email on file. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to renew once updated commissary agreement is provided. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Edgar Carrasquillo
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed leak underneath 3-compartment sink. Discussed with operator, per operator they have scheduled an appointment with builder the following month to repair plumbing. Asked operator to have repaired 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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →