Las Pekes
A°N W Tartesso Pkwy, Buckeye 85396
Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-24-0311
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
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on May 8, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Nov 4, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. No active food preparation taking place on food trailer at time of inspection. Facilities inspection. Discussed the following topics with the owner: 1) Commissary Agreement/Visit Log requirements 2) Warewashing requirements. Owner discussed upcoming ownership change for the mobile unit. Provided directions on applying via email.
May 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Suspension Lifted
May 8, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the mobile food unit did not have access to water. Per operator the pump has failed on the food truck so water does not dispense from the faucet at the hand sink or the 3-compartment sink. The operator does not have access to hand washing. 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, flood, 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.
May 8, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit
2025
Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed/reviewed cold holding of TCS items
Inspector's notes
Observed operator not washing hands after engaging in activities such as working on the cash register before working with ready to eat food. Discussed when to wash hands regulation with operator and the operator washed hands during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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
During inspection observed the handwashing sink was not accesible and was blocked with a bag of chips as well as cooking equipment. Upon request the cooking equipment and the bag of chips were relocated to make the handwashing station accesible. Please ensure to maintain the handwashing station readily accessible and fully operational 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.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed a container holding cooked bacon-wrapped hot dogs with an internal temperature of 109*F. Per the employee, the items had been in their for approximately 15 minutes. The items were reheated to 165*F upon request, and place in a hot holding container. Please ensure TCS food is hot held at 135*F or higher. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed a dead fly inside a cooler holding canned sodas and water bottles. Upon request the dead fly was removed. Please ensure the establishment is maintained free of pest at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open uncooked bacon packages above raw, unshelled shrimp and RTE packaged salsas in refrigeration unit next to order window. 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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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
Observed no sanitizer test strips in unit. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. PIC acquired test strips during 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 no commissary logs on unit. 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
Dec 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit contacted operator and no answer.
Dec 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit
Apr 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 Abel R.Inspection report was emailed and verified.All items on previous construction report have been corrected. Ok to permit.• 2-102.12(A), C ??Certified Food Protection Managero Observed no certified food protection manager from anyone currently working in the establishment. Ensure the PIC (person in charge) at all times of operation is a certified food protection manager. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.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-181At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Abel Rascon
Mar 22, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Inspection was conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Notice of inspection rights were signed by Abel R.Inspection report was printed and handed to operator at time of inspection.Please correct the following prior to the issuance of a permit:• The standing fridge next to the 3-compartment sink was not working at time of inspection. Please ensure all mechanical refrigeration in the mobile unit can be maintained at 41*F or less. • Observed a accumulation of organic matter and grease inside the fryer at time of inspection. Please ensure all food and non-food contact surfaces are clean to the sight and touch. • Observed organic matter at the screen of the fresh water inlet. Please ensure the screen is clean to the sight and touch to protect the fresh water supply. • Please ensure the person in charge is a certified food protection manager (CFPM). There shall always be one CFPM onsite while operating the mobile unit. 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-181
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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 →