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Sazon Sazon

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2121 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2500604

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 18, 2026.

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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The county suspended this establishment's permit on Sep 11, 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 Mar 10, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

10006020252026Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2026 — Re-Inspection — 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

Sep 12, 2026Re-InspectionA°

Suspension lifted (Fridge Fixed)No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f

Inspector's notes

The business name is missing from the rear side of the vehicle. Provide business name on the rear side of the vehicle 3" inch letters. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f - The name of the establishment shall be plainly indicated on sides and rear of the exterior of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors at least three inches high with a minimum of 3/8 inch wide. When more than one permit is issued with the same business name to the same permittee, the vehicle number shall also be plainly indicated with the business name.

Sep 11, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority

Immediate Suspension

#6 — Inability to Maintain TCS Foods at Proper Temperatures (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

The only refrigerator was holding at 62F for an unknown amount of time along with tcs foods out of temperature. Operator removed all the food that was out of cold holding temperature. Mobile unit was suspended due to not having enough adequate cold holding systems. Fix and repair to maintain refrigerator at 41F or below by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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Predefined Comment: 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. 8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: 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.

Sep 11, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f

Inspector's notes

The business name is missing from the rear side of the vehicle. Provide business name on the rear side of the vehicle 3" inche letters. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f - The name of the establishment shall be plainly indicated on sides and rear of the exterior of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors at least three inches high with a minimum of 3/8 inch wide. When more than one permit is issued with the same business name to the same permittee, the vehicle number shall also be plainly indicated with the business name.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

The following tcs foods were observed out of hot holding temperature stored inside the steam-table, carne asada 127F and pork al pastor 128F for less than 1 hours. PIC reheated to 175F for 15 seconds at time of inspection, prior to serving food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

The following tca were observed out of cold holding temperature for an unknown amount of time inside the reach-in refrigerator, cooked shrimp 82, cooked chicken 51F, chile rellanos 58F, breaded shrimp 66F, french fires 66F, bread chicken breast 71F, tater tots 60F, chicken wings 57F, chicken fillet 58F< ham 58F, american cheese 62F, raw beef 61F. Operator removed all the items and dicarded them at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

The only refrigerator was holding at 62F for an unknown amount of time along with tcs foods out of temperature. Operator removed all the food that was out of cold holding temperature. Mobile unit was suspended due to not having enough adequate cold holding systems. Fix and repair to maintain refrigerator at 41F or below by re-inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 7, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective visit, and the inspector was unable to communicate with the operator.

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Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

May 14, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 61.8*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 58*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 39*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple knives stored with the clean utensils with left over food debris on the surface. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge placed the knives in the 3- compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Feb 14, 2025RoutineA°

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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Business name was missing on the mobile food establishment. The name of the establishment shall be plainly indicated on sides and rear of the exterior of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors at least three inches high with a minimum of 3/8 inch wide. When more than one permit is issued with the same business name to the same permittee, the vehicle number shall also be plainly indicated with the business name. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f - The name of the establishment shall be plainly indicated on sides and rear of the exterior of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors at least three inches high with a minimum of 3/8 inch wide. When more than one permit is issued with the same business name to the same permittee, the vehicle number shall also be plainly indicated with the business name.

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →