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Carolina's Mexican Food

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9030 W Peoria Ave, Peoria 85345

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14378

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 25, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 11, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

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

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

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

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

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

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 →