Tacos El Primo
A°8921 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85037
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0428
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 3, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit
2025
Dec 11, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facilities inspection conducted on today's date.
Inspector's notes
Ensure to provide a Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. 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
May 28, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate for the operator at the time of inspection. The person in charge (PIC) was informed that a CFPM is required to be present at all times during operations. 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
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
Inspector's notes
Observed horchata and strawberry agua fresca in jugs under no temperature control. Per owner the horchata and strawberry agua fresca are both made with dairy. Per owner the agua frescas were prepared at the commissary less then two hours prior to inspection. Instructed owner to place ice inside the agua fresca in order to maintain proper temperature of 41*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: 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
At time of inspection observed three ice chests outside the mobile unit containing raw pastor and raw carne asada. Instructed owner to place the raw pastor and raw carne asada inside the mobile unit. All storage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.
Nov 27, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit
Nov 22, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
Outdoor cooking was observed during this inspection.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed outdoor cooking, such as grilling during this inspection. Educated the owner that all food prep shall be conducted within the unit. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand washing sink water with less then 100 degrees temperature. Discussed with the operator that handwash sink must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. Per operator, they forgot to turn on the hot water. Corrective Action: Correct at time of inspection
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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.
Nov 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit
Jun 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Operator was not present for scheduled inspection at the MFO on 6/5/2024 at 4PM.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 yourMobile 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.
May 20, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Left a voicemail and sent email to the contact on file in regards to scheduling a renewal inspection. Permit expires May 31, 2024.
2023
Dec 15, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at 2001 N 35th Ave.Notice of inspection rights were signed by Jonathan M.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 in charge) 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: A,Signer: Jonathan Morino
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises >Observed two crates of tortillas being stored on the ground of the unit under the stove area. Instructed operator to place all crates of tortillas six inches above the floor to prevent any contamination. Operator placed the crates of tortillas above the prep table at time of inspection. 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 :
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →