The Prickly Pear
A°501 N 44th St, Phoenix 85008
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-22-0773
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 5 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
2025
Dec 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°
renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Inspected at SE2500103, Stop Traffic WalkPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Oct 21, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Edward M.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Inspection completed at SPE-23-0652 – Glendale Live!Award: A,Signer: Edward Martine
Oct 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection conducted with Badge #178. Inspection report sent to email on file. No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 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.Note:Discussed with operator that shelving is close to handwashing station and to make sure that it does not block the handwashing station. 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: A,Signer: Eddie Martinez
Aug 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Operator responded to email with upcoming dates of operation at TSMC. Will conduct inspection on one of the dates.
Aug 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Went to TSMC location and did not see mobile unit. Attempted to call operator and phone number did not work. Sent email to operator to see any upcoming days that they will be operating at TSMC location.
Jul 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Went to wrong location of operation. Confirmed location of operation. Will go to location of operation to conduct inspection.
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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 →