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El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria

A

413 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05180

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

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed proper warewashing procedures and cold holding temperatures with person in charge.

Mar 11, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining three-compartment sink in good repair with person in charge.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

Observed shrimp ceviche for sale in display cooler. Person in charge states that ceviche is made with raw shrimp. Person in charge was unable to produce parasite destruction letter at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Friday, 3/16/2026.

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed refried beans in walk-in cooler marked with a date of preparation of 2/20/2026. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by person in charge at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

2025

Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Oberved unsealed separation between panels and gaps between wall along the edges of the ventilation hood. Observed cracking and pitting with standing water in concrete floor around the cook line and prep line.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pill pack with unlabeled medications stored on top of prep cooler next to utensils and other food equipment.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Addl Notes: Observed personal employee open drink bottles, keys, cell phone and other personal items stored on food equipment by the deli counter. Discussed designated seperate storage of employee personal items to protect food and food equipment from contamination. The person incharge removed and properly stored employee personal items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: Observed can of Raid pesticide stored in the back recieving area next to the walk-in cooler. Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed slider window in disrepair of the hot deli case, window plastic wrap was used to replace the missing glass.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jan 30, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed numerous fly tapes hanging from ceiling directly over open cooked food items. The person in charge removed the open food containers and fly tapes to seperate areas to protect from contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Obersed cracked, broken, and exposed concrete floor in areas around the cook line, the three compartment sink, and other areas of establishment.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 7, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Margarito Luna

Feb 2, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.Signer: Margarito Luna,Award: A

2023

Oct 31, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: B,Signer: Margarito Luna

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked chicken wings with internal temperature between 100F - 110F in the hot holding deli case. Thee person in charge stated the food items had been cooked and placed into the deli case for hot holding at 8am, now more than 2 hours ago. Observed cooked potatoes with vegetables and cooked chicharron in salsa verde sauce with internal temperature between 115F - 120F at the buffet line. The person in charge stated the food items had been cooked and placed for hot holding at 8am, now more than 2 hours ago. The chicken wings, potatoes with vegetables, and salsa verde chicharron were embargoed at the time of inspection. Observed cooked beef ribs and meat tamales with internal temperature between 120F - 130F in the hot holding deli case. The person in charge stated the food items had been cooked and placed in the deli case for hot holding 1 hour ago. The person in charge removed the beef ribs and meat tamales and reheated both to 165F before returning them to the deli case for hot holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. Provided the person in charge with resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Margarito Luna

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 →