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La Taqueria Tepehuaje Sin

A

4602 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0694

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 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 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 history13 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food debris on prep-table refrigerator doors and reach-in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that required to clean non-food contact surfaces more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Unit # 1Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: sanitizer concentrations in the three compartment sink. Hand sink access. Recommend: adding English to Spanish menu items posted. Consumer advisory in English and Spanish for Juevos Rancheros option.

Jan 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection, exposed wiring in the back section of the mobile food unit was observed. Per the person in charge the wiring will be eventually connected to the missing light fixture. Please ensure to maintain equipment in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Dec 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 10, 2024Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed excess food residue and grease in the vents of the ventilation system. Per the person in charge, the excess food residue and grease will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain floor, walls, and ceilings clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: During inspection observed a stainless steel door below the 3-compartment sink to be missing. Per the person in charge the door will be provided. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed a vent cover located near the handwashing sink to be partially in disrepair. Per the person in charge the vent cover will be replaced/repaired. Please ensure equipment is maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed one of the lights (linear light bulbs) near the cookline to not be operational. Per owner the lights (linear light bulbs) above the cookline would be repaired to ensure they are operational at all times. Please ensure the food establishment has adequate and sufficient lighting during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Nov 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment voluntarily closed due to inoperable hand sink and possible water pump issue. Establishment will remain closed until issues are resolved.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #1315

Apr 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Inspection conducted at 4602 S. Central Ave. 85040This 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.Reviewed and discussed: hot holding procedures. Cold holding procedures. Recommend: maintenance on upright reach in refrigerator unit. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Sent via email Al Pastor Guidance document. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a currentand 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: Javier M.

2023

Dec 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.New owner, ok to 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.Commissary is FD-52121 under the same ownership.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.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: A,Signer: Zaida Cote

Oct 12, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

This inspection report has been emailed automatically to notify you that your plans have been reviewed. You will receive a stipulation letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your stipulation letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. This emailed report is provided as a courtesy and no reply is required. For further instructions please refer to the stipulation letter.

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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 →