La Cosalteca
A°14150 W Crabapple Dr, Surprise 85387
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-1024
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 5 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.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed packages of raw beef being stored above cut vegetables and RTE Food in reach in fridge. Instructed PIC to move meat and organize food according to cooking temperature at time of inspection. 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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Repeat Violation 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
PIC confirmed they were doing dishes but they did not have any chlorine test strips on site. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. PIC acquired test strips at time of inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed dripping wastewater leak coming from undercarriage of vehicle. PIC affirmed the leak was new and would be repaired within the day. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 6, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat produce such as : whole lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro in two door refrigeration unit. Operator was instructed to store raw shelled eggs at the bottom shelf to prevent cross contamination. Operator proceeded to properly store eggs in bottom shelf of refrigeration unit at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.15 (A) - Priority: Gloves, Use Limitation; Limited to One Task. 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. Addl Notes: Observed operator using gloves to cook food at cook line while engaging in other activities such as (pick up paper from floor, touching other equipment, taking orders) during times of interruption. Discussed with operator single-use gloves shall be used for no more than one task. Operator was instructed to discard gloves and properly wash hand at hand wash station before returning to cook line and food preparation area. Ensure single use gloves are discarded upon switching tasks and during interruptions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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
Observed packaged raw meat thawing at room temperature, internal temperature of raw meat at 30*F. Discussed with Operator proper thawing methods include, under refrigeration, under running water, in microwave or part of cooking process. Operator proceeded to place meat to be stored inside refrigeration unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed main entry doors open and door separating driving cab from kitchen area on mobile food establishment also open. Discussed with operator keeping doors closed to prevent dirt, insects and rodents. Operator proceeded to close doors at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed operator washing dishes and at three compartment sink but, third compartment was missing sanitizing solution. Operator was instructed to use adequate sanitizing chlorine 50-100ppm for sanitizing of dishes at third compartment. Operator proceeded to properly sanitize dishes with 100ppm Chlorine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Jun 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Called operator, left voicemail regarding updating hours of operation and location as well as scheduling an inspection. An email was sent as well.
Mar 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Saw mobile unit on 163rd Ave and W Planada Ln while looking for another unit. Spoke with operator through a translator on operator's phone. Asked person on phone to ask operator to open door to get on unit to conduct inspection. Operator claimed that they had just gotten inspected last week. Asked operator for proof of inspection since last inspection appeared to be in December and operator said that they had the report at their house. Then operator wanted person on phone to come to help translate but person was 30+ minutes away. Discussed with operator through person on phone that mobile unit would require 3 inspections per year and if it got a certain number of ineffective visits that permit could be closed.
2023
Dec 12, 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.Commissary is under the same ownership as the mobile unit and would not need city authorization for waste water disposal.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.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: Maria Corrales
Nov 29, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Maria C.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Please correct the following prior to next routine inspection:>>>The driver's cabin must be separated from the kitchen. Operator explained they're having a sliding door installed. The cab or driving portion of the vehicle shall be separated from the food preparation andserving area of the vehicle by a permanent solid wall partition or a door. If a screen door is installed, a minimum 16 mesh per square inch is required. You can reference this in the Food Code at Chapter 8, Section 3, Regulation 9. >>>The generator wasn't able to stay on long enough for the refrigerator to cool down to 41*F.
Nov 15, 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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →