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Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

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2601 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-09049

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 15, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 23, 2026Routine2 coreA

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Observed new handwashing sink installed in the center of the store at the time of inspection for a bakery area which includes a cold table and station to decorate cakes. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. // Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 739-3136.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. 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.

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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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed exposed rough concrete in the food preparation area and beneath the standing mixer accumulating standing water and debris. 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.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Aug 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Aug 11, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#6 — Inability to Maintain TCS Foods at Proper Temperatures (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler at 51 °F as measured with min/max holding thermometer. Bakery items holding in walk-in at time of inspection included butter and milk. Embargo and inspection can be viewed at INSP-055991-2025. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Permit suspended. Must contact inspector to re-inspect in order to lift suspension. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

Aug 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed butter and milk in walk-in cooler at 45-51 °F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler at 51 °F as measured with min/max holding thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Permit suspended. Must contact inspector to re-inspect in order to lift suspension. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 18, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling and datemarking.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed floor underneath bakery dough mixers to be in disrepair, exposing material underneath. Discussed with PIC repairing floor to prevent accumulation of water and flour in the exposed flooring. 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.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Oct 15, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a partially used bottle of Raid pest control being stored next to the bakery mixers. 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.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged containers of flan, cookies, ice cream and peanuts for sale without any labeling. Per PIC, all items were made and packaged at the establishment. Discussed with PIC adding proper labeling to all packaged items for sale. The labeling should include name of the product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Jan 25, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.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: B,Signer: Alberto Gamez

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Observed TCS Flan prepared in the bakery to have no date marks. All TCS foods held more than 24 hours are required to have a label indicating the date prepared/discard date. The PIC stated the food had been prepared 2 days prior and instructed staff to properly label the items at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 19, 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. Report emailed.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,Signer: Alberto Gamez

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 →