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Tacos y Mariscos Fili

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8367 W Mcdowell Rd, Tolleson 85353

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-1079

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

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Tolleson restaurant avg: 97

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1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 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 history15 on record

2026

Sep 3, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed manager certification requirements (1 present at all times during operation), test strip and paper towel maintenance, and monitoring of cold held items. Also discussed updating current commissary agreement - agreement has incorrect address. Owner uses restaurant as commissary with permit FD-69838

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Raw shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink with no running water. Discussed approved thawing methods with PIC.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

No commissary visit log available at time of inspection. Advised PIC to store signed and dated commissary visit logs inside the unit. 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. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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.

Jun 19, 2026RoutineA

Predefined Comment: 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 visit logs. Advised PIC to store signed and dated commissary visit logs inside the unit. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: During time of inspection, PIC stated that he gets fresh water from his house and dumps his gray water in public sewer system. Advised PIC that 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. 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.

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

May 23, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Reviewed approved food grade storage/wrap/containers with the PIC. Discussed suitable utensils for obtaining ice in coolers.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

-- A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed most recent shellstock tag for oysters from 3/25/25 with incomplete tags: no date indicating the last shell stock/oyster sold. Shell stock tags must be kept with shell stock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.

Apr 24, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager onsite or available for establishment at the time of inspection. Please ensure that a certified food manager is onsite at all times. 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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed an employee's coffee cup without a lid and straw stored in a rack above a prep refrigerator. Informed the employee to ensure personal drinks have a proper lid and straw and stored in a designated area. Ensure to follow proper food separation at all times, to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed grease and food debris located around the ventilation system and on the side of the fryer. Informed the person in charge to ensure the specified area is cleaned. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility is clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 27, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Virtual Re-InspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, owner provided photos via email of parasite destruction letter and oyster tags from the last 120 days. Operators to maintain paperwork on food truck for verification at all times.

Feb 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: refrigeration organization, storage of in use utensils, usage of food grade materials, glove usage, and commissary logs

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-202.18

Inspector's notes

Observed raw, in shell, oysters in plastic container in large cold holding unit. Person in charge unable to produce shellshock tags. Shellstock tags must be available at all times with: • Harvester’s identification number assigned by Shellfish Control Authority. • Date of Harvesting. • Most precise identification of harvest location or aquaculture site. • Type and quantity of shellfish. • The statement in capital “This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days”. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Predefined Comment: Shellstock without shellstock tags was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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. Addl Notes: No parasite destruction letter on site during inspection. Owner to provide letter via email, prior to reinspection on 2/24/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed thawing bagged raw shrimp and bagged raw scallops in plastic container in large cold holding unit, with bagged cooked octopus and cooked shrimp. Raw beef and raw fish sealed in plastic cylinder containers, on top shelf, above salsa, cooked shrimp, and cheese. Person in charge had employee place raw foods on bottom shelf, away from cooked food. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed/reviewed thermometer calibration. Discussed/reviewed shellstock tag requirements in the instance that raw oysters are sold on the truck*

Nov 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 25, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Jan 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 rights acknowledged by Filiberta M.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office with RS #973.Approved to renew.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-Request[1]Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Filiberta Moreno

2023

Nov 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with operator over the phone. Operator has not operated Sept-Nov, and has to plans to operate in December. Operator is currently looking for a new place to operate. Changed months of operation to 8.

Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite*Facility 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 change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Gilberta Moreno

Oct 4, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Conducted a phone meeting with the operator to discuss the location and hours of operation of the mobile food unit. A follow-up email was provided to the operator to establish an inspection, based on availability.

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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 →