Carniceria Uruapan #3

11926 W Thunderbird Rd, El Mirage 85335

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-14910

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

Excellent

El Mirage restaurant avg: 97

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Observed a new walk-in freezer in back storage area with an improperly plumbed drain line. Per PIC the walk-in was installed in November. 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.

2025

Oct 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.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) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive ice buildup along the condenser of the meat display refrigeration unit. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

2024

Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Aug 19, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed a cold holding case with cuts of meat, soft cheeses, and sea food held inside. Internal temperature of TCS food taken with internal probe thermometer registered internal temperatures from 45-50*F. When asked, PIC explained the majority of the cuts of meat were cut and prepared under 4hrs prior to inspection. The shrimp were thawed during morning prep and registered an internal temperature of 55*F. PIC stated they thawed the shrimp under warm running water before being placed in the case for sale. Shrimp were relocated to walk-in refrigeration unit for rapid cooling. Soft cheeses were placed in unit when facility opened, registered an internal temperature of 48*F. Soft cheeses were relocated to walk-in refrigeration unit to facilitate rapid cooling. Per PIC the only meat kept in unit >4hrs was Cecina cut steak, internal temperature registered 55*F, discarded at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all 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. Internal ambient air temp of unit registered with min/max ambient air thermometer measured at 45*F. PIC adjusted thermostat to cool unit, registered at 38*F with min/max thermometer. 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.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Rigoberto G.Inspection report 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: R Gomez

2023

Dec 4, 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 emailedAward: A,Signer: R Gomez

Jul 27, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Rigoberto G.Inspection report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Rigeto Gomez

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. Cutting boards near the three compartment sink used for raw meat and near the hot holding deli items are heavily scored and stained. Ensure they are repaired or replaced by next routine inspection. 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 →