PlateScore

The Tamale Lady

A

18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2501443

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.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 22, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Jul 2, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed tamales being sold on site as the only TCS and open food menu item at the time of inspection. Tamales were made at home according to the person in charge and PIC had cottage food license. Discussed with PIC: sanitizer and test strips for three compartment sink, provided vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures, provided handout for cottage food

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Apr 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

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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 →