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Carniceria El Herradero

492 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-22125

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

99
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed using only food grade equipment.

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

An employee open cup of coffee was stored on a meat slicer near the meat case. Have employees store their personal beverages and food in designated areas away from food prep. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

A long pair of tongs was stored hanging on the meat market's handwashing sink's splashguard, and one side was hovering above the handsink, in danger of soapy water splashing on it. Do not store the tongs on the splashguard or in close proximity to the splashing handsink water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

The paper towel dispenser lever at the meat market's hansink area had what appeared to be raw meat residue. Do not touch the paper towel dispenser lever with hands that are not clean. The employee then cleaned and sanitized the lever. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Jul 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The kitchen handwashing sink drain was slow-draining. The meat manager then removed a piece of cardboard from the drain. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food protection manager certificate was not available during the time of inspection. 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.

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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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Policy regarding clean-up of fecal diarrheal events was not available at the time of inspection. A policy was provided in English and Spanish at the time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerThis establishment received a(n) A_ Grade and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation and _1 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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.SPANISHEl 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Amanda Miller

Mar 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to person in charge. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. According to the updated Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Paragraphs 2-102.12(A) and 2-102.20(B) state that the 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. The Person in Charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Correct by next routine inspection.**2nd Consecutive Violation**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: Not Participating,Signer: Esthefania Martin

2023

Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Correct by next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to person in charge via email.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,Signer: Gerardo Ortiz

Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to PIC.Award: A,Signer: Gerardo Ortiz

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 →