Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero
A2722 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17800
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 17, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beans with internal temperature of 87-90F cooling in containers at ambient temperature. The person in charge stated the beans were cooked and placed for cooling at 1130 am, more than 2 hours ago.
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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
3rd consecutive violation. Observed cooked salsa roja and cut cabbage curitdo containers on ice by the front counter but no time mark to indicate when the food item was placed under time as control only.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Second consecutive violation. Observed establishment has time as control policy for cut cabbage salad, cooked salsa, cooked beans, cheese, and chicharon but did not mark the time for the cut cabbage salad/cooked salsa, and had a time mark of 9:00AM for the beans, cheese, and chicharon, more than 4 hours. The person in charge stated all food items were placed under time as a control at approximately 12:00PM and added/corrected the time stamps on the containers.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 1, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment provided invoice for certified pest control services.
Jul 30, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, some violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed prep cooler maintains minimum ambient temperaure of 39.9F. Observed no live pests or recent evidence of pest activity. The person in charge stated certified pest control services were perfomed but establishment was unable to provide records/documentation at the time of inspection. Please provide documentation to verify certified pest control services by 08/08/25. Observed quesadilla bread with no food label displayed for sale at the front counter. The person in charge stated the quesadilla bread is not prepared in the establishment and is prepapred in a home kitchen to be sold in the establishment. Discussed approved source for foods, cottage foods information, and provided cottage food in restaurants guidance document. The person in charge removed the quesadilla bread from sale at the time of inspection.
Jul 21, 2025Routine1 priority4 foundation2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided operator bodily fluid instructions via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut cabbage salad and cooked salsa with internal tempertures between 45-49F by the front counter. Observed cooked rice, cut tomatoes, and raw shelled eggs with internal temperatures between 64 -72F in the prep cooler by the back door. The person in charge stated the cabbage salad and salsa had been placed out at 9am, less than 3 hours ago. The person in charge stated the TCS food items in the prep cooler had been stored for cold holding less than 1 hour ago. The person in charge placed the cabbage salad and salsa under time as control and moved the cooked rice, cut tomatoes, and raw shelled eggs to alternate reach in for rapid cooling.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment has written policy and utilize time as control for beans, cheese, and chicharon used in the preparation of pupusas. Observed prep table with beans, cheese, and chicharon with no time marking to indicate time food items were removed from temperature control to time control only. The person in charge stated the TCS food items on the prep table had been placed out at 9 am, less than 3 hours ago and marked the time accordingly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep cooler with minimum internal temperature of 64.7F by the back door of the kitchen. TCS foods stored in the cooler had internal temperatures between 64-72F.
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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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed live rodent pest by back door of the kitchen.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of soils and grease on the filters in the ventilation hood with grease condensation dripping down from the ventilation hood onto the cook line.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed missing tile and exposed unsealed flooring under and behind equipment on the cook line. Observed exposed unsealed flooring with standing water on the floor under and around the three compartment sink. Observed separation gaps between the wall and the steel panels behind the cook line. Observed ripped and frayed adhesive film covering on the prep table by the entrance of the kitchen. Predefined Comment: All equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
May 1, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking for cooked and frozen items with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they are working on obtaining a CFPM.
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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 Predefined Comment: A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***2nd Consecutive Violation***
Inspector's notes
Observed fillings for pupusas (shredded cheese and chicharron (pork)) with internal temperature of 73*F at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they had removed items from refrigeration one and a half hour before inspection but had no time stamp available to show, whether on paper or stamped on the container. PIC has a time as a control policy for their pupusas fillings in the establishment. Explained to PIC that a Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control AND time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed individual portions of cooked stew with lids in standing double door fridge in the back. PIC had items actively cooling at time of inspection. Items were cooling within appropriate time frame, but explained to PIC the importance of cooling foods uncovered/loosely covered in order to facilitate the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the right side splash guard on handwashing sink missing at time of inspection. Splash guard protects adjacent prep sink from any contamination when handwashing sink is in use. Prep sink was not in active use at time of inspection and PIC was using plastic lid as barrier in the mean time. PIC states it had recently broken and owner has been notified. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No certified food protection manager certificate available at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain. 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
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed no final coating over drywall ceiling in the kitchen and a patch of unfinished drywall in the mens restroom. All surfaces should be coated as smooth and easily cleanable. Repair. 6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures including:-Date marking.-Time - as -control documentation.
May 22, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling methods with establishment. Provided time-as- control guidance and logs to establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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: Not Participating,Signer: Cintra Figueroa
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed large mostly stocked containers of pork, chicharrones, dough and cheese being stored in metal containers on ice near the grill in the back of the kitchen with time markings of 9am. Per employee, containers were discarded every three hours and all food not sold is discarded. Observation made at 1:30pm, establishment claims that the stickers were not updated but the food was discarded and restocked at 12:00pm. Establishment did not have written procedures in place. Establishment updated the stickers to reflect the correct time Establishment shall have a written policy and accurate time stamps for all foods under time as control. If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: -The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. -Written procedures have to be prepared in advance of utilizing this method. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed at the time of inspection.Reviewed proper cooling and provided handout. Reviewed proper date marking and handouts were emailed. El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cintia Figueroa
Aug 30, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Verification of acquisition of professional pest services (i.e.-service invoice) can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 09/11/2023. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e.-grocery bags)--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-small food prep cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cinthia Meza
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Black leaking pipe witnessed under three compartment sink. Repair leaking pipe so that water properly drains. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-201.16, C: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings Ceiling surface in back of house is unprotected. Provide a a structural surfaces that is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Witnessed insects crawling and flying inside facility. Obtain approved means of pest control to abate nuisance. Use certified pest control technicians to abate nuisance. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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