El Chaka Tacos y Mas
B699 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85004
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2 · Permit MF-23-0710
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
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 12, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed commissary visits
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked onion, cooked pepper, and cooked hot dogs measured at 111-120F. PIC reported all hot held foods warmed over two hours ago. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
2025
Jul 25, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, and pico de gallo ranging from 46*F to 51*F in the top and bottom of the refrigerator unit. Ambient temperature was 52.1*F using min/max thermometer. Per person in charge the food items were placed in the unit at approximately 3:00 pm, time of inspection was approximately 8:15 pm. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items - see embargo form. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, and pico de gallo ranging from 46*F to 51*F in the top and bottom of the refrigerator unit. Ambient temperature was 52.1*F using min/max thermometer. Ambient temperature was 43*F using min/max thermometer at end of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed two turtles in an aquarium with 3 drink containers (empty) on top within 100 feet of food truck. Person in charge will take the turtles home. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals
May 25, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed mobile unit permit type and their scoop of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pastor (pork) and cooked tripas hot holding but having an internal temperature of 109-122*F. Employee states these foods were placed to hot hold less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw pastor and raw bacon stored directly above diced onions and sliced cucumbers. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection observed cooked chorizo held at the steam table with an internal temperature of 122*F. Per owner the chorizo was cooked about two hours prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Owner voluntarily discarded the cooked chorizo. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Aug 23, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager from anyone currently working in the mobile food unit. 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
2023
Oct 6, 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.This Mobile Food Type II unit is limited to assemble-serve, heat-serve, and or hold-serve of commercially processed food/beverage items. No raw animal food shall be prepared for service from the 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: A,Signer: Maira Lozoya
Sep 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →