Carniceria Mexico
A°4450 S 19th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17596
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 28, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Staff have acquired food safety training and provided their current food handler certifications.
May 18, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees have been provided any internal food safety training course or food handler certification by operator. PIC not fulfilling their required duties of portraying food safety knowledge to their employees.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Predefined Comments: Manager is required to ensure that all employees are properly trained as it relates to their job duties and food safety. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection scheduled for 5/28/2026.
Inspector's notes
Observed no handwashing cleanser available at handwash sink for outdoor cooking. Discussed with PIC that handwashing cleanser is required to be available in outdoor cooking and employee must wash their hands once goes out outside to conduct outdoor cooking.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food (ribs, pork cubes and shredded pork) that was cooked night before taken out to reheat was reading temperature of 60°F on prep table. Discussed with PIC that cooked food is required to be cooled to 41°F in total of 6 hrs. and this food should have reached temperature overnight.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on flour and sugar bins in backroom. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing knob on handwash sink faucet in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing is required to be maintained in good repair at all times.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed overflowing garbage and trash on floor next to garbage can in doorway between meat market and bakery room. Discussed with PIC that required to remove trash frequently and not let it overflow.
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5-502.11 - Core: Frequency-Removal Predefined Comments: At frequency to minimize objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dirt and dust on back walls and backdoor as well as chipped paint. Discussed with PIC that required to clean physical facility (walls, doors, and floors) more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed cracked and missing tiles throughout meat market prep area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility (floors and walls) required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times. 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.
Feb 3, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths being stored on top of prep table in bakery prep room. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket immediately after use.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on the lids of the flour/sugar bins. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces require to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 25, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 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 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Yesenia Garcia
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ---Observed Missing cove base all along the hand sink wall. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. ---Observed black organic matter along the silicon sealing of 3-compartment sink and hand wash sink, Please clean as frequently as necessary to prevent build-up Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Sep 26, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority,0 Priority Foundation violations on thisinspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.#47 and two #53 Core violation was documented on this inspectionInspection report emailed and confirmed at time of inspection.Of note: Establishment is using time as control for most hot line. Except: rice, beans; and soups. Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures. Cold Holding procedures. Hot Holding procedures.Recommend: maintenance on main walk in refrigerator unit. Have Parasite destruction form.A Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yesenia Garcia
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Large amounts of grease covering almost entire interior of main hood vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ====Observed exposed wood by front side entrance along side walls and junctures. Missing around 15 tiles all along the cook line by right of vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).==Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions===Observed large amounts of black organic matter around and below the hand sink and three compartment sink. Large amounts of grey and black organic matter around ceiling tiles and air vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===A dirty wall or ceiling. 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 →