Mark's Best BBQ
A°21441 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix 85027
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0489
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 10, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, observed the screens to the outdoor patio cooking area missing. Discussed with person in charge when cooking on the outdoor patio screens shall be provided to protect the outer openings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2025
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
2025 renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 5, 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 Mark M.Inspection report was printed an handed to operator.Approved to permit.*Discussed no carry over of TCS (time/temperature for safety) foods is allowed on the mobile unit.*Discussed that cooling shall not take place on the mobile food unit. All cooling takes place in advance at a permitted food establishment/commissary.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.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mark Manson
May 21, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →