Tacos de Perro el Cacho
A5546 N 43rd Ave, Glendale 85301
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-22-0637
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 10 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
Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection manager was not present at start of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Manager arrived later during 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 sanitizer bucket used to sanitize food surfaces reporting at less than 50 ppm chlorine. PIC added additional bleach to bucket until within proper parameters at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Mar 19, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Inspector's notes
Per operator, he is not aware of having a certified food manager card on site. Provide and maintain a certified food manager certificate.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
No commissary visits present. 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.
Jan 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Per operator, he is not aware of having a certified food manager card on site. Provide and maintain a certified food manager certificate.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed operator handling sliced limes with bare hands. Operator voluntarily disposed the limes and obtained new limes with gloved hands. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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 cold water coming out of both the hot/cold water knobs at the hand wash sink. Per operator, no propane is available to supply hot water. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed cutting boards heavily score. Repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
No commissary visits present. 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.
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Operator could not produce a Certified Food Protection Manager at time of inspection. Please 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
Business name is displayed on one side of the mobile food unit. Please display business name on two sides and rear of unit.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f - The name of the establishment shall be plainly indicated on sides and rear of the exterior of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors at least three inches high with a minimum of 3/8 inch wide. When more than one permit is issued with the same business name to the same permittee, the vehicle number shall also be plainly indicated with the business name.
Oct 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Permit Okay for renewal. For renewal, please upload your 2024-2025 commissary agreement and make payment online.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 1, 2024Routine1 priorityB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at 5546 N 43rd Ave.Notice of inspection rights were signed by Yoel C.Inspection report was emailed and verified.??2-102.12(A), C ??Certified Food Protection Managero Observed no certified food protection manager from anyone currently working in the establishment. Ensure the PIC (person incharge) at all times of operation is a certified food protection manager.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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yoel Copez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. >Observed shredded cabbage stored in a cooler on a table next to the push cart. Per operator the cabbage was prepared in a personal home kitchen. The shredded cabbage was embargoed at time of inspection. Food prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
• MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e; Mobile food establishment has not maintained a commissary visits log. o Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Correct prior to next routine inspection. • 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. o Per operator their personal home is being used to obtain fresh water. Discussed with operator that the fresh water supply shall be obtained from an approved commissary. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 23, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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 Foods Office.Inspection conducted with Badge# 254.Inspection rights reviewed with Alejandra Galindo.Inspection report printed and handed out to Alejandra Galindo. 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,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Alejandra Galindo
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils==== Observed accumulation of dirt & debris on interior storage of cart. Notified PIC. (Person in charge) PIC stated that she shall clean interior more frequently to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →