Mariscos La Original
B°3501 W Polk St, Phoenix 85009
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2505176
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
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 history5 on record
2026
Aug 21, 2026Re-Inspection1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed several Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods cold holding in the reach coolers inside ziploc bags and temping between 53-69 F including diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, el pastor and raw and cooked shrimp. Per PIC, the TCS items were stored in the reach in coolers since 10am this morning. PIC voluntarily discarded the food items. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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
During time of inspection, did not observe commissary visit logs. Advised PIC to store dated and signed visit logs inside the unit. 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.
Jul 29, 2026Routine2 priorityC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods cold holding in the reach coolers inside ziploc bags and temping between 53-69 F including diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, el pastor and raw and cooked shrimp. Per PIC, the TCS items were stored in the reach in coolers since 10am this morning. PIC voluntarily discarded the food items. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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 no parasite destruction documentation. Per PIC, they serve ceviche and aguachile with raw shrimp. Advised PIC to obtain and store parasite destruction records inside the unit. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection 08/07/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
During time of inspection, did not observe commissary visit logs. Advised PIC to store dated and signed visit logs inside the unit. 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.
Jul 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the tags for the past 90 days were not available for inspection for oysters used at the establishment. Per person in charge (PIC), live oysters are received weekly. Per PIC, the tags are stored at partner's home. Provide tags for inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the chlorine sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths was at 10ppm, not 50-100ppm as required. The PIC remade the sanitizer solution correctly. Ensure all sanitizer solution used at the establishment is at proper concentration at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
During the inspection, a container of shredded cheese and a container of imitation crab not at proper cold holding temperature were observed in the glass door refrigerator. Per PIC, the items were placed in the refrigerator 2 days earlier for use. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Ensure all TCS foods are discarded at the end of each operating day, and no carryover takes place of TCS items.. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Jun 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the tags for the past 90 days were not available for inspection for oysters used at the establishment. Per person in charge (PIC), live oysters are received weekly. Per PIC, the tags are stored at partner's home. Provide tags for inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-202.18 (A) - Priority Foundation: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
During the inspection, a bag of shredded cheese at 50*F and a bag of imitation crab at 46*F were observed cold holding in the glass door refrigerator. Per PIC, the items were placed in the refrigerator 2 days ago for use. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the items. Ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety items are held cold at 41*F or below at all times 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
At the time of inspection, the chlorine sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths was at 10ppm, not 50-100ppm as required. The PIC remade the sanitizer solution correctly. Ensure all sanitizer solution used at the establishment is at proper concentration at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
During the inspection, a container of shredded cheese and a container of imitation crab not at proper cold holding temperature were observed in the glass door refrigerator. Per PIC, the items were placed in the refrigerator 2 days earlier for use. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Ensure all TCS foods are discarded at the end of each operating day, and no carryover takes place of TCS items.. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Jan 29, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Pre-op attestationPredefined 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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →