PlateScore

Mercado Y Carniceria El Rodeo

A

9201 W Van Buren St, Tolleson 85353

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06893

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Tolleson restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed potential use of time as control for items in hot holding display case above meat case. Provided documents via email.

Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning schedule and handwashing policies/procedures.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meat and roasted green chilies in hot holding unit with internal temperatures between 119°F and 128°F. Per staff items were placed in unit 2-3 hours prior. Manager instructed staff to reheat items to 165°F and increased temperature of hot holding unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning schedule.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand wash sink next to grill filled with debris. Person in charge (PIC) cleaned out sink at time of inspection. Discussed ensuring all staff are trained to know handwashing sinks are only to be used for handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of hand wash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

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 rights signed by Noe R.Report 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 35,Signer: Noe Rascon

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed roasted salsa in a large, deep pan in the walk-in cooler with internal temperatures between 48°F-54°F at the time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), the salsa was prepared the day before and cooled overnight without supervision. Discussed cooling methods and provided guidance documents for cooling. Salsa was discarded at time of inspection (see embargo form). Ensure food is cooled from 135°F to 41°F or less in 6 hours provided that the food is cooled from 135°F to 70°F within the first 2 hours and proper cooling methods are followed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing Observed caulking missing behind 3-compartment sink in back bakery area. Discussed re-caulking area with PIC to seal gaps between wall and sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 31, 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 rights signed by Noe R.Report 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: Noe R.

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 →