Carniceria Y Taqueria Durango
B502 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-09026
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Feb 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning shelves of retail coolers and labeling requirements for grab-and-go style items.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa, guacamole (with cut tomato), cheese, hot dogs, macaroni salad, creama, bacon, and pico de gallo with internal temperatures between 45 degrees F and 48 degrees F cold holding in reach-in cooler unit in front of the meat counter. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 45.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Spoke with PIC and items were just stocked into the unit approximately 2 hours prior. Items were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41 degrees F or below. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa, guacamole (with cut tomato), cheese, hot dogs, macaroni salad, creama, bacon, and pico de gallo with internal temperatures between 45 degrees F and 48 degrees F cold holding in reach-in cooler unit in front of the meat counter. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 45.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. PIC will call technician to look at cooler. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until reach-in cooler is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on the premises. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Per manager, they are currently working towards obtaining their certification and are planning to schedule the exam. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *5th consecutive violation
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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
Feb 25, 2025Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager on the premises. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Per manager, they are currently working towards obtaining their certification and are planning to schedule the exam in mid-March. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *4th consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple gaps in the back, roll-up door. The establishment shall close all gaps in the back roll-up door to prevent the introduction of pests into the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed significant amount of ceiling tiles in the back storage room in disrepair and with water damage. In addition, observed multiple holes in the walls and the ceiling throughout the establishment. The establishment shall maintain the walls and ceiling in good repair. In addition, observed multiple sections of cove base throughout meat department and deli falling off of the wall creating gaps in between the wall and the cove base. The establishment shall repair the cove base throughout the establishment to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Dec 18, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager on the premises. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Per manager, they are currently working towards obtaining their certification and are planning to schedule the exam in January. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple gaps in the back, roll-up door. The establishment shall close all gaps in the back roll-up door to prevent the introduction of pests into the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple sections of cove base throughout meat department and deli falling off of the wall creating gaps in between the wall and the cove base. The establishment shall repair the cove base throughout the establishment to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed significant amount of ceiling tiles in the back storage room in disrepair and with water damage. The establishment shall maintain the walls and ceiling in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed multiple large pieces of equipment in the back storage area of the establishment not in use. Equipment includes Subway baking oven, large soda display case, and old A/C unit. The establishment shall remove any equipment that is not in use and not considered necessary for their business operation. Per manager, they have contacted removal services and are waiting to have the equipment removed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
May 2, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report 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,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Andrew M.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed multiple hand wash sinks in the establishment with deficiencies. The hand sink at the outdoor cooking area did not have hand soap or hand towels. The hand sink at the 3-compartment sink was blocked with a sanitizer bucket in the basin and did not have any hand soap. The hand sink near the bandsaw did not have hand towels accessible (battery powered dispenser out of repair). The establishment shall maintain all hand sinks in good repair and accessible to promote proper hand washing practices. The person in charge cleared all hand sinks, as well as stocked all with soap and hand towels at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed individual containers of salsas and cooked potatoes for retail sale at reach-in refrigerator without proper labeling. Per person in charge, the establishment cooks and packages the food items on site. The establishment shall properly label food items for retail sale with the following information: name of food item, ingredients, date of preparation, name of establishment, address of establishment, and phone number of establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jesus M. Report e-mailed.Please ensure items prepared in the establishment and packaged for direct retail sale, such as salsa and pasta salad, to the end consumer are date-marked according to Code requirements.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesus Meraz
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bottles of commercially packaged hot sauce and candy on shelves, as well as non- time-and-temperature control for safety (non-TCS) baked goods in retail case with no labels. Person in charge verified approved source for all items during the inspection - baked goods are prepared by a licensed Cottage Food vendor. Please ensure items for retail sale are labeled with product information, nutrition facts, and ingredients in English. Provided handout with information about Cottage Food program requirements. 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 →