Carolina's Mexican Food
B9030 W Peoria Ave, Peoria 85345
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14378
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reinspection to verify repair of refrigerator to be completed on or before 9/18/2026. Discussed items that are prepared such as shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced tomatoes, and Pico de Gallo be cooled back to 41*F within 2 hours of preparing.
Inspector's notes
Observed small cups of salsa in small counter height refrigerator at service counter at 47*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. During inspection it was observed that one of the front doors was slightly open. Internal ambient temperature was observed to be at 47*F (max/min thermometer). Salsas, sour cream and guacamole were moved to walk in cooler to cool back to 41*F. As per the person in charge, the salsa was made in the morning and the refrigerator had been restocked prior to the inspection today. Advised staff to check temperatures of cold hold foods through out the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Salsas where discarded.
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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 counter height refrigerator at service counter with an ambient temperature of 47*F. Items inside were removed and person in charge contacted repair company. As per the person in charge, the refrigerator will nit be used until repaired, items will be kept in walk in cooler. 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.
May 11, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed recently prepared food items be cooled to 41*F within 2 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths with less that 140 ppm Quat based sanitizer. Sanitizer to be according to manufacturers recommendation or between 150 - 400 ppm. Sanitizer was opdated to the correct level. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed not cooling recently prepared or portioned items such as diced tomatoes, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole at top prep table. Cool prior to placing at prep table. Didscussed time as control for some foods at prep table. Provided documentation sheet.
2025
Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Several clean pans stacked together in warewashing area had water pooling along rim and inside when pulled apart. Brought to attention of person in charge to allow pans to fully air dry before stacking together. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Jan 7, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Concentration of quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket on prep line measured <150ppm when tested. Sanitizer was dispensed directly from dispenser at mop sink and tested <150ppm. Quat sanitizer at 3-compartment sink was tested and measured approximately 200ppm. Establishment will use sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink for buckets until dispenser at mop sink is able to dispense quat sanitizer at 150-400ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Sep 30, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Several clean metal pans stacked together on shelves had water inside them when pulled apart and water pooling along bottom rim. Discussed with person in charge allowing pans to fully air dry before they are stacked together. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Apr 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 emailedOn 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)Award: A,Signer: Oscar Q
Jan 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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 emailedAward: A,Signer: Julianna Gonzales
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ---Several recently washed metal cambros stacked together on shelf in warewashing area had water pooling inside them when pulled apart. Person in charge instructed employee washing dishes to rearrange so that equipment could air dry. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 25, 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.report emailedOn 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,Signer: Marcos Gonzalez
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods ---Tile coving near stand mixer is missing. Replace coving so that area is smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →