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Carniceria Sonora

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17 W Baseline Rd, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-03378

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed establishment began remodeling to put an Eating & Drinking section next to Meat Market. Discussed with operator that they need to apply for OC permit with remodeling to add E & D to establishment. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees by next routine inspection or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 4th consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jan 29, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Handwash sink near 3 compartment sink is supplied with cold and 100F+ hot water. All plumbing issues have been resolved. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 28, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cold water knob is leaking at mop (utility) sink next to restroom. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no water at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that handwash sink must be supplied 100F hot water and cold water under pressure.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Scheduled re-inspection for 1/29/2026

2025

Sep 30, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food debris on track of meat market display. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jun 2, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the walls surrounding the meat market area with paint peeling. Discussed with PIC that the walls are required to be smooth, cleanable and in good repair.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 5, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM during time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operation and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no signage at hand sink; "hand sink only and employee must wash hands". Discussed with PIC that needs to have signage at hand sinks to remind employees to wash hands. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink, discussed with PIC that handwash sinks must be supplied with soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans, various salsas, and guacamole in display case with no dates, Per PIC all items were made one to two days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed walls near 3-compartment sink and near cutting prep table have paint chiping off. Discussed with PIC all nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Karina M.

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed with person in charge only accepting deliveries of time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods that have internal temperatures of 41*F and below; deliveries of TCS food above 41*F must be rejected due to possible temperature abuse from the distributor during storage/transportReviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedureA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: A,Signer: Karina Montano

Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspection conducted with R.S.#1365.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Martha Rodriguez,Award: A

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →