Mariscos La Mochila

4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF-24-0315

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 23, 2026.

Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Unit is behind on required field inspections and permit has expired. Attempt to call operator was not answered and voicemail is not set up to leave message.

2025

Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA

SE2500691 Harvest FestivalNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate holder at the time of inspection. The operator was informed that a CFPM is required to be onsite at all times of operation in order to ensure that active managerial control is taking place at all operational hours. 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of raw shrimp in the bench fridge unit that was recorded at 54*F. The operator stated that the shrimp was prepped outside the unit and placed inside the fridge at 11:15am. Operator was informed that in order to keep cold food safe, the temperature needs to be held at or below 41*F. Operator placed the shrimp container in a ice bath within an adjacent cooler, and the temperature was dropped to 40*F at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a stack of food-grade containers being stored in the handwashing sink basin. The person in charge (PIC) was informed that the handwashing sink shall only be used for handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at the 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three molcajetes made of lava rock being stored on the clean side of a three compartment sink. The person in charge was informed that the lava rock molcajetes are prohibited due to their porous texture, making them hard to clean, allowing the harborage of potentially harmful bacteria. Molcajetes were removed at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A) - Priority: Characteristics- Multiuse; Safe

2024

May 9, 2024Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at 2659 W Dobbins Rd.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Gerardo O.Inspection report was emailed and verified.• 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Gerardo Olivas

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. o Observed no chemical sanitizer at time of inspection. Operator uses dawn dish soap to wash food-contact surfaces and utensils. Discussed with operator food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be properly sanitized before use after cleaning. Operator was able to obtain bleach by end of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e; Mobile food establishment has not maintained a commissary visits log. o 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Apr 2, 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 conducted at the MFOInspection rights signed by Gerardo O. Inspection report printed and handed to the operator and emailed to verified emailNo violations noted at time of inspection.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) 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[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Gerardo O.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →