Carolina's Mexican Food
A2126 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment · Permit FD-10521
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2025
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Catering with person in charge. Active catering was occurring during inspection, observed proper hot/cold holding for foods being placed into cambros.
Mar 18, 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 placing to-go container salsas directly into ice, time as a control, tile replacement, and self-closing fridges/curtains. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - AC - Violation 49 not marked out with violation text entered,Signer: Stephanie F.
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed tiles under the three compartment sink missing and by the stove near the tortilla station. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or must be easily cleanable to allow for proper cleaning of high moisture areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 22, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Stephanie Faraci
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed a set of tiles missing from the cooking area in front of the stove. All floors must be kept in good repair in order to allow for proper cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed catering preparation and holding. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Stephanie Faraci
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed a chemical dispenser directly connected to the main water line downstream from the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker with the faucet turned on. Discussed with person in charge on having to remove the chemical line from the main water line when not in use. Person in charge had removed the chemical dispenser hose from the main water line and had turned off the faucet Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed tiles under the three compartment sink missing. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or must be easily cleanable to allow for proper cleaning of high moisture areas. 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 →