El Coctel Sinaloense
A°4402 W Southern Ave, Laveen 85339
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0244
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 22, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris inside multiple mixing bowls above the three-compartment sink. PIC properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized mixing bowls. Advised PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
May 15, 2026Routine3 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During time of inspection, PIC stated that he serves raw ceviche. PIC could not provide parasite destruction documentation. Advised PIC that parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection 05/22/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris inside multiple mixing bowls above the three-compartment sink. PIC properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized mixing bowls. Advised PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 no consumer advisory on the menu for the raw ceviche. Advised PIC that offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 05/22/2026.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2025
Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°
2025 renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed pre-cooked shrimp in a plastic bag being stored in the underneath compartment of the cold-holding unit. The person in charge (PIC) was informed that all food needs to stored in food-safe containers such as aluminum or a harder food-safe plastic. PIC relocated food into a safe container for storage at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the 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.
Apr 17, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Re-inspection scheduled for Wednesday, April 23Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed pre-cooked shrimp in a plastic bag being stored in the underneath compartment of the cold-holding unit. The person in charge (PIC) was informed that all food needs to stored in food-safe containers such as aluminum or a harder food-safe plastic. PIC relocated food into a safe container for storage at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the 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 chlorine sanitizer without proper test strips in the truck. PIC was notified that they need to be onsite at all times, and a re-inspection will be required within the next 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.
2024
Nov 9, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection no hand drying provisions were available at the hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Paper towels were provided at the hand sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: At time of inspection no hand soap was available at the hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Hand soap was provided at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection observed limes and cucumber in the 3-compartment sink. Per owner the fruits are washed in the 3-compartment sink. Discussed with owner that the limes and cucumbers shall be washed in a commercial kitchen or purchased pre-washed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.15 (A-B) - Core: Washing Fruits and Vegetables
Inspector's notes
Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.
May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jairo Elazor Lopez A.
Apr 23, 2024Advisorynot 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →