Maricopa County advises against eating tacos al pastor from unlicensed food vendors, no matter how delicious they may look.

The warning was issued after the county Department of Environmental Services received 11 complaints alleging food poisoning, which sickened 17 people.

According to a search warrant obtained by The Arizona Republic, its staff was dispatched in July to investigate an “unlicensed food processing facility” at 3025 W. Van Buren Ave. in Phoenix, where they raided private cars and moving vans. It was discovered that food was being loaded. A cease-and-desist order sought by the department and issued to the company identifies it as “Taqueria El Chaco.”

“The department is responding to reports of food poisoning related to certain unlicensed “tacos al pastor” food businesses in the county, Maricopa County Environmental Services Director Andy Linton said in a statement filed Tuesday. “We remain concerned and vigilant.”

“We have executed search warrants and cease and desist orders on warehouse facilities associated with these operations,” Linton said. “The investigation into complaints about unauthorized stands is ongoing and we are considering all legal action.”

Al pastor is traditionally served with sliced ​​pork on a vertical rotisserie called a trompo. Agency spokesman Johnny DiLone advised big eaters to avoid stands with trompos outside and look for county permits that are displayed or readily available.

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