Taquerias El Chino Arizona
B°3775 N 36th Ave, Phoenix 85019
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2504585
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history3 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods hot holding in a steam table and temping between 120-125 F, including cooked beans, cabeza, and chicharron. Per PIC, the food has been hot holding since 9am this morning. PIC voluntarily discarded the food. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no commissary visit logs. Advised PIC that mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.
Jun 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw ribeye steaks in a deep metal pan on bottom shelf of cold holding fridge reading at 50°F. PIC stated that meat had only been in fridge for about 10 minutes prior to beginning 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. PIC was instructed to move the steaks to a shallow pan and place in an ice bath for rapid cooling. After 15 minutes of ice bath, steak temperature was down to 44°F indicting that steak was rapidly coming to proper temperatures. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ants on floor, near hand sink, and inside dry storage above hot held food. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist. PIC has been instructed to have ants addressed and look for any areas of the truck that might need tighter seals/ repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed self-serve toppings such as cilantro, lettuce, and limes in an outside ice bath. Anything not able to be put in squeeze bottles (example: salsas) should be kept inside of the truck at all times to avoid contamination from weather, etc. PIC transferred self-serve vegetables to truck for storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9e - MF Type III-All cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle.
2025
Nov 6, 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 →