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La Viejona

A°

2121 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0396

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

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cartons of raw eggs on top shelf of refrigerator above vegetables and ready-to-eat items. 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. Instructed operator to reorganize shelves with eggs on bottom shelf with raw meats. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes and cut cabbage in refrigerator holding at 53 and 56, respectively. Operator had prepared items early in the morning, more than 4 hours prior. Items were discarded at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.

May 22, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b

Inspector's notes

Observed two bags of cooked meat stored in an ice chest within the mobile food unit. The person in charge (PIC) stated that the meat was cooked earlier in the morning, and placed on ice an hour prior to the time of inspection. The PIC discarded the food at the time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b - All time/temperature control for safety foods shall be prepared on the same day of sale or service. Time/temperature control for safety foods shall not be held over from a previous day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Department.

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective Visit

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Maribel S.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Approved to permit.Approved to sell or giveaway produce, nuts, and pre-packaged, individually wrapped, properly labeled food items from approved source only. Frozen foods must be maintained frozen and sold to the consumer frozen.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) 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[1]Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maribel Soto

Apr 25, 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 →