PlateScore

Carniceria El Rancho Market

A

7607 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-07672

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 11, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 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 history6 on record

2026

Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 31, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility without Certified Food Manager present during hours of operation.

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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.

2024

Apr 30, 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.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rowena Balanon

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.12

Core-6-202.12, C: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents. Observed vents in the bakery department debris accumulation. Ventilation systems shall be maintained clean. Clean ventilation system. Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting. Observed light intensity near walk in cooler very low. Light intensity shall be maintained adequate to allow for proper cleaning. Repair light intensity. 2nd Consecutive violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jan 11, 2024Routine4 coreA

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.The Routine 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Rowena Balanon

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

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco>>Observed in the baking area across from oven employee's drink without a lid and straw.>>Drinking cups are to maintain a lid and straw to prevent contamination from hands.>>Person In Charge discarded the cup.>> Retrain staff on preventing contamination from hands.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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 baking pans located above the baking cart with organic matter build up.>>Food contact surfaces of baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24hours.>>Clean baking pans.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods>>Observed the ceiling above the baking stove with plaster missing. Observed floor around baking stove with floor tiles missing.>>The facility shall be maintained in good condition to allow for proper cleaning.>>Repair ceiling and replace floor tiles.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting>>Observed in walk in cooler area without sufficient lighting.>>All areas of the facility shall have adequate lighting to allow for the proper cleaning of the facility.>>Provide adequate lighting in walk in cooler area.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 26, 2023Routine1 coreA

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.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rowena Balanon

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed missing and broken tile pieces on the pony wall at the end of the bakery counter by the speed racks. This was noted on the previous routine inspection. The person in charge stated a work order is still in place for repairs. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →