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Carniceria Michoacan

3549 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85019

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-09414

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

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 2, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jan 2, 2026Routine2 coreA°

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ziploc bags of seeds and nuts portioned from bulk, with no food label, presented for self service retail sale at the front counter. Discussed food label (Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed build of soils on the ceiling around the air vents directly over packaged and unpacked foods.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed sections of flooring with missing/broken tile and uneven deep recessing. Observed gaps in ceiling around ceiling tiles in state of disarray. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed second designated handwashing sink by the 3 compartment with excessive amounts of food debris and a drain plug at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they sometimes use the sink for thawing/food prep. Explained to PIC that the second handwashing sink has been designated for pure handwashing only. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash 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.

2024

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Mar 28, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. The mopsink has been reinstalled in the restroom. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed.At Office: N,Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Gabriel Gomez,Water Sample: N

Mar 18, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation and _3 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection reports were 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.SPANISHEl 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.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Gabriel Gomez,Water Sample: N

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.......A bag of onions was stored directly on the floor. Do not store food items directly on the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink.......The establishment no longer has a mopsink. We then discussed installing a mopsink in the restroom. It must have hot and cold running water and be connected to the drain. Reinspection in 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Priority Foundation-6-302.11, Pf: Toilet Tissue, Availability......No toilet paper in the restroom. Provide toilet paper at all times. -Corrected by manager. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 4, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation and _1 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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.SPANISHEl 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.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Gabriel Gomez,Water Sample: N

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.......The pastry cabinet doors are not self closing. Provide self-closing pastry doors. 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 →