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Murrietas Carniceria

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1911 W Broadway Rd, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-07640

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

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 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 29, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed pipes draining into the floor drains below the rim. Discussed the need for a 1-inch air gap. Person in charge (PIC) will have the pipes lifted or repaired to 1-inch above the rim of the drain. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 8, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

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

Inspector's notes

There were no paper towels or approved hand drying provision at the hand sink in the meat market at time of inspection. An employee re-stocked the paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 3 spray bottles with cleaner in it around the 3-compartment sink and the meat market counter with no label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used marker to write the name on the spray bottles at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Door handles for both the freezer and walk door in disrepair. Repair handles for proper closure. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Feb 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a buildup of organic matter in floor sinks throughout the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 30, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed thawed tilapia is ROP bags stored on ice in the display coolers. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Advised PIC that oxygen permeable/non-ROP plastics may be used such as zip-style plastic bags, sandwich bags, or plastic wrap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Oct 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 24, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee water bottles stored next to prep counters, grinders, and on top of coolers. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Floor drain for the condensation lines of the meat cases was heavily soiled. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *Second repeat violation*

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 23, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequencies for the cutting and grinding equipment. Per owner this equipment is washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 3hrs.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Javier Murrieta

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions................Floor drain for the condensation lines of the meat cases was heavily soiled. Maintain clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #14, 4-501.114, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager (CFM) available on site at the time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed that an multiple CFMs may be required. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. *Fourth repeat violation*A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Gerardo Portillo

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. ------ In the 3-compartment sink, observed dishes being washed, rinsed and sanitized in a solution containing less than 25ppm chlorine sanitizer when measured with a chemical test strip. Discussed that chlorine sanitizer concentration should be maintained between 50-100ppm and verified with a chemical test strip. The manager emptied the solution and refilled the compartment with a solution measuring 50ppm. Discussed re-sanitizing any dishes that had recently been washed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →