Tacos Chinola
C°10650 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85037
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0980
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 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history20 on record
2026
2025
Apr 22, 2025Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Violations were corrected, no county legal action.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed adding wood to the wood grill outside, using a cell phone, then changed gloves to begin making an order. The employee was asked to remove the gloves and wash hands. Discussed glove use limitation and examples of when to wash hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwashing sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink was blocked with a small crate and kitchenware inside the sink basin. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the person in charge that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were removed, and sink was operational. Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
A bag of raw beef, cooked shrimp, and shredded cheese observed with internal temperatures of 48-50*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit. The ambient temperature of the unit was 53*F according to the thermometer inside the unit. Per PIC, the items listed above were brought in from the commissary (3min away) less than an hour prior to inspection. Products were put in ice and relocated to another refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 40*F. Products were later observed at 43*F and dropping. PIC stated that they already have a work order in place to service their refrigerators. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 22, 2025Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed adding wood to the wood grill outside, using a cell phone, then changed gloves to begin making an order. The employee was asked to remove the gloves and wash hands. Discussed glove use limitation and examples of when to wash hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwashing sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink was blocked with a small crate and kitchenware inside the sink basin. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the person in charge that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were removed, and sink was operational. Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
A bag of raw beef, cooked shrimp, and shredded cheese observed with internal temperatures of 48-50*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit. The ambient temperature of the unit was 53*F according to the thermometer inside the unit. Per PIC, the items listed above were brought in from the commissary (3min away) less than an hour prior to inspection. Products were put in ice and relocated to another refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 40*F. Products were later observed at 43*F and dropping. PIC stated that they already have a work order in place to service their refrigerators. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 8, 2025Routine2 priority3 foundation1 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed adding wood to the wood grill outside, using a cell phone, then changed gloves to begin making an order. The employee was asked to remove the gloves and wash hands. Discussed glove use limitation and examples of when to wash hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwashing sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink was blocked with a small crate and kitchenware inside the sink basin. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the person in charge that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were removed, and sink was operational. Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
A bag of raw beef, cooked shrimp, and shredded cheese observed with internal temperatures of 48-50*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit. The ambient temperature of the unit was 53*F according to the thermometer inside the unit. Per PIC, the items listed above were brought in from the commissary (3min away) less than an hour prior to inspection. Products were put in ice and relocated to another refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 40*F. Products were later observed at 43*F and dropping. PIC stated that they already have a work order in place to service their refrigerators. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. Correct prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses a chlorine solution to sanitize food contact surfaces but did not have test strips readily available at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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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.
Apr 8, 2025Routine2 priority3 foundation1 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed adding wood to the wood grill outside, using a cell phone, then changed gloves to begin making an order. The employee was asked to remove the gloves and wash hands. Discussed glove use limitation and examples of when to wash hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwashing sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink was blocked with a small crate and kitchenware inside the sink basin. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the person in charge that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were removed, and sink was operational. Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
A bag of raw beef, cooked shrimp, and shredded cheese observed with internal temperatures of 48-50*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit. The ambient temperature of the unit was 53*F according to the thermometer inside the unit. Per PIC, the items listed above were brought in from the commissary (3min away) less than an hour prior to inspection. Products were put in ice and relocated to another refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 40*F. Products were later observed at 43*F and dropping. PIC stated that they already have a work order in place to service their refrigerators. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. Correct prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses a chlorine solution to sanitize food contact surfaces but did not have test strips readily available at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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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.
2024
Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Called for time of operation. Owner said they will be operating truck next week thur fri after 5 or 6pm.
Apr 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Called Left message to call back with times of operation.
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation***The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Osvaldo Perez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. - Unsealed bag of raw shrimp stored in reach-in cooler above an open container of pico de gallo. PIC moved the shrimp to a lower shelf so that it was not above any ready-to-eat food items. Please ensure foods are stored in a manner consistent with the food safety storage hierarchy to help prevent possible cross-contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c; Mobile food establishment does not have current commissary agreement on file. - No commissary visit log available at time of inspection. Please maintain the commissary visit log on the trailer so that it is available during operation and during inspections. ~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e; MF Type III is conducting outdoor cooking, processing, composing, compounding, preparing, grilling, storage, and/or service of food or beverages. - Self-service salsa bar is being provided to customers and is not part of the permitted unit. The salsa bar also does not currently has a sneeze guard, as PIC stated it had recently broken when it fell from the trailer. PIC moved the self-service items on to the trailer and will not have a self-service salsa bar outside of the permitted trailer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Nov 2, 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.Inspection report delivered via email. Inspected at 4244 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85031Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.Of note: Reviewed Mobile Food Type III permit limitations: Cannot have salsa bar or beverage station outside of mobile truck without a valid Temporary Food Establishment permit or Annual Event Food Establishment permit. All food preparation including displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Oscar D.
Nov 2, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Contacted operator by phone. Inspection scheduled for 6:00 PM at 4244 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85031 11/02/2022
Aug 18, 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. Inspection report emailed. Inspected at 4244 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85031Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Osvaldo C.
Jul 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Received call from owner. Updated location and hours. Ready to inspect.
Jul 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Dear Permit Holder:An inspector for the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has been unable to access your Mobile Food Establishment, to conduct an inspection. The inspector has also made attempts to contact you by phone and/or email to determine when and where the Mobile Food Establishment will be in operation so they may conduct an inspection. At this time, you have failed to return their phone calls or respond to their emails and have not allowed them access to inspect fully your Mobile Food Establishment.Please be advised that Chapter I of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code states:REGULATION 3. Responsibilities – Right of Inspectionb. No person shall refuse to allow the Department to inspect fully any and all premises or facilities at any reasonable time, and no person shall molest or resist the Department in the discharge of its duties whether in inspections for application approval or for the enforcement of this Environmental Health Code.REGULATION 7. Suspension and Revocation of Permitsb. Revocation of Permit:(1) The Environmental Health Officer may, after providing opportunity for hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of this Code or for interference with the regulatory authority in the performance of duty.Failure to provide MCESD with the information for operating days and times as well as allowing a representative of MCESD access to the Mobile Food Establishment to conduct an inspection may result in legal action being taken against the establishment’s operating permit.Please contact the Department at 602.506.6824 to inform us of the days and times and location for which you will be in operation so that an inspection of the Mobile Food Establishment can be conducted within 10 calendar days from date of this letter.If you do not contact the Department within 10 calendar days, your operating permit will be closed.
Jul 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Left voicemail and sent email to info on file. No response. Will attempt inspection at address on file.
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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 →