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El Taco de Ojo LLC

A°

4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0322

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

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 20, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 19, 2025RoutineA

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

-- Commissary logs not available for audit. 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. REPEAT VIOLATIONS: 2nd 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.

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no chlorine test strips on unit. Person in charge (POC) stated they had left them at home. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. PIC obtained test strips at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

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.

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 7, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective Visit

May 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Ok to renew permit.All food preparation and including grilling, barbecuing, cooking, displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.Mobile Food Type II and III units shall operate from a commissary or other fixed food service establishment and shall report at least daily to such location for all supplies and for cleaning and service operations.Mobile Food Type I-III establishments shall at all times remain vehicle mounted and readily movable. No permanent utility connections are permitted. Any utility connection shall be of temporary, quick-disconnect design.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Mendoza

2023

Oct 20, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper hot holding temperatures (i.e.-cooked onions and peppers)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet (English and Spanish)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yuliana Torres

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Paper products found stored in the hand sink bin. Have hand sink accessible at all times to properly wash hands. ----------- Food employee removed paper products from hand sink bin at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Right side faucet for three compartment sink not accessible at time of inspection. Assure sink faucet is functioning to properly fill sink bins for proper ware washing of food equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received emailed commissary agreement that was not uploaded to the permit. Commissary agreement is now uploaded to the file.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →