PlateScore

Nacho Wars

A

4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-23-0926

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

Score based on 2 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

10006020232024Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 25, 2024 — 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

2025

Dec 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 31, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 23, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Unit not at scheduled location due to mechanical problems.

Sep 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator unable to conduct the virtual inspection at scheduled time. Please contact inspector to reschedule the inspection.

2024

Nov 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Nov 21, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

2023

Oct 11, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection conducted with Badge #178. Inspection report printed and provided at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to permit. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Note:Please remove non-NSF microwave from mobile unit. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Eric Osburn

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

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed build-up of food debris on hot holding unit and griddle. Discussed with operator to clean food debris prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed gap in flooring near upright refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator to patch up area to make smooth and easily cleanable. Operator will repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9q; MF Type III is connected to a water and/or wastewater connection not approved by the Department. Mobile unit has wastewater drainage pipe that is 1/2" wide in diameter. Discussed with operator that the draining pipe needs to be 1" wide or larger. Please replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →