Inspection Report

Business Name
Tacos Dorados y Chimis El Cuate
Business Address
3902 W BUCKEYE RD PHOENIX AZ 85009
Permit Number
MF2406395
Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 2
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
5/20/2026
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 57

Description: MCEHC Mobile Food Requirements

Comments:

MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 8f - MF Type II-The main food equipment and hand wash sink required for the operation of Mobile Food Type II food establishments shall be affixed together so as to be a single contiguous mobile unit. Addl Notes: On 5/6/26, observed table adjacent to cart with small prep area with a camping stove and cutting surface for the assembly of orders. Employee was observed using this area to package up orders slice a lime for a customer. Upon re-inspection on 5/20, observed small camping griddle and adjacent prep areas still present, as well as additional prep/holding equipment, seating, storage, and plumbing fixtures in indoor area adjacent to unit attached to nearby building. Observed operator going in and out of building to take orders, plate items, assemble orders and retrieve additional flautas, cut tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, and shredded cheese and sour cream. Observed refrigerators, freezer, 3-compartment sink, hand sink, crock-pot, beverage dispensers, and a private bathroom for employees and customers. Operator was instructed to obtain an permit for the indoor space, or remove all food and food prep equipment from the interior. Per MCEHC, The main food equipment and hand wash sink required for the operation of Mobile Food Type II food establishments shall be affixed together so as to be a single contiguous mobile unit. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

Comments/Details


Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) "No person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code." County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection. Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.