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La Carreta Taco Grill

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7840 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0855

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

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020242025May 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2025 — 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 history8 on record

2026

Aug 6, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Routine inspection completed at 3143 Mescal St. PhoenixPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Re-inspection

Jun 13, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority

Suspended, and reinspection is schedule.

#2 — Extended Interruption of Electrical Service (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed operator generator not maintaining power to keep the refrigerator running at 41 degrees and below. Discussed with operator that a permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

2024

May 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator provided a photo of the business name on the mobile unit. Approved to permit.

May 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at MFO.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Frank V.Inspection report was emailed and verified.Ok to permit once business name has been installed on the mobile unit. Operator is in possession of the business name decals but has not installed the decals onto the mobile unit.Approved to sell or giveaway produce, nuts, and pre-packaged, individually wrapped, properly labeled food items from approved source only. Frozen foods must be maintained frozen and sold to the consumer frozen.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.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-181same owner, previous MF-16-0620At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Frank Vergara

2023

Oct 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

This inspection report has been emailed automatically to notify you 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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →