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Tacos El Diablito

B

721 N 1st St, Phoenix 85004

Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-24-0260

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

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020242025Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2025

Aug 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

-- Operator only had Food Protection Manager training certificate and not the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Explained to operator that the training certificate is not the same as the Food Protection Manager certificate. 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed bread and tortilla chips being stored directly in grocery bags. Reviewed approved food grade bags with the person in charge (PIC). Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Requested items be placed in food grade bags at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

Jul 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective visit, SE2500441 was not operating. Contacted coordinator, and they stated that the time for the event had changed to 1 pm.

Apr 4, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed/reviewed food separation & the use of food grade bags*

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection, observed the handwashing sink basin to contain a plastic bin. Upon request, the owner relocated the plastic bin away from the handwashing sink basin. Please ensure the handwashing sink is readily accessible and available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

Feb 7, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Observed commissary visit logs not up to date at time of inspection. Please ensure commissary visit logs are up-to-date and available for verification at time of inspection. 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.

2024

Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at MFO.Report printed and given to operator at time of inspection.Okay 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.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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-181At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Cristina L.,Water Sample: N

Mar 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →