Super Carniceria Los Pinos
A°2903 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-04042
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 12, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Cleaning food contact areas. Chlorine food safety concentration. Recommend: new door sweep for back door. Of note: Establishment is using premium can liners. These are to be used for only discarded products. Cannot be used for storing tcs foods. Not food grade. Discontinue using trash cans for any tcs food storage.
Inspector's notes
***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed in use wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket with 0ppm chlorine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Remade sanitizer to proper food safe concentration of 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
2025
Jul 31, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No detectable sanitizer residual in two of the wiping-cloth buckets. The owner had the buckets remade and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
May 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was a garden hose connected to a spigot extending into the mopsink, with no vacuum breaker. The manager then removed the hose. Remove the hose after each use, until a vacuum-breaker is installed. The manager was then shown an example of a vacuum breaker, and stated that they would purchase one tomorrow. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: The cold water faucet of the mopsink is broken off. The spout is broken off and dangling. The hot water faucet works.The mopsink faucet must be replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
Inspector's notes
The dumpster lids and the grease-bin lid were left open. Flies were present. Always maintain the dumpster lids and grease-bin lids closed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about removing pink light covers in meat display case. As well as completely removing fish from reduced oxygen packaging when thawing. Discussed freezer organization so all food is 6 inches above the ground.
2024
Sep 17, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large gap underneath back door in back room, allowing pests to enter establishment. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Please fix gap underneath door by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed meat broth being stored in single-use plastic water gallons. Person in charge (PIC) stated they wash, rinse, sanitize plastic gallons to re-use for storing broth. Discussed with PIC that gallons are not meant to be re-used as they can degrade over time and can contaminate food product. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and printed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Abelardo Amaya
Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jaime Peralta
2023
Oct 6, 2023Routine3 priority2 coreall corrected on siteD
This establishment received a D Grade and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS 1119.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and printed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Request Review: CHECKED,Request Notes: Hold for review,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: D,Signer: Dio Amara,Review Notes: RA,Review Complete: CHECKED
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed meat grinder, outer parts of meat saw, and meat slicer not in use with meat debris on surface. Person in charge stated they were cleaned after last use and cleaned before use. Discussed with person in charge that food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned machines at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage Observed packaged orange juice and food powder used for raw meat marinade stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to cleaning supplies such as glass cleaner and multisurface cleaner. Person in charge (PIC) moved items to back room. Discussed with PIC that food items must be protected from risk of contamination of toxic substances. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed thawed raw tilapia in ROP packaging for sale. Manufacturer of tilapia states to remove tilapia from packaging when thawing. Person in charge (PIC) sliced packaging to remove tilapia from ROP state. Discussed with PIC that tilapia from manufacturer must be removed from packaging or sliced to allow oxygen to permeate tilapia when thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloth in chlorine sanitizer solution bucket with a concentration of 0ppm. PIC discarded solution and prepared new sanitizer solution measuring 50ppm. Discussed with PIC that sanitizer solution must be between 50ppm and 100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Observed chorizo stored in 50 gallon drum with no protective food grade lining in walk in refrigerator. Person in charge (PIC) moved chorizo to food grade plastic container. Discussed with PIC that foods must be stored in food grade containers to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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