Carniceria El Tapatio
A4362 W Olive Ave, Glendale 85302
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02340
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling.
Inspector's notes
No food protection manager present at establishment at time of routine 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
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice, packaged onsite, for sale without proper labels. Discussed with the manager that ice packaged in the establishment for sale shall be labeled with the following information: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate weight; 6) In English. Per Manager, they will work on a solution. Per staff, they will work on a solution. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
2025
Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 2, 2025Routine1 priorityB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Chicharrones with meat on them sitting out at room temperature. They measured with an internal temperature of 72 degrees F. The intention with the product is to hot hold them. They had been out at room temperature for a couple of hours. The PIC made room in warmer for the remaining product that was left sitting out. Discussed hot holding and alternative options such as time as control.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Menudo, Cooked beef, and Cooked beans in a refrigerator- all sored with lids securely on them and measuring with internal temperatures of 49 degrees F. The items were made1-2 days prior to inspection. These items were recommended for discard due to exceeding cooling time parameters. Discussed proper cooling parameters
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed Chicharrónes in a drying out phase and also a holding phase. The chicharrónes drying out by fan measured with an internal temperature of 66 degrees and the chicharrónes that were being held on the counter in a box measured with an internal temperature of 80 degrees F. Both items were recommended for discard due to uncertainty of times and lack of cold/hot holding space. Discussed alternative cooling and drying procedures.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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 walk-in cooler currently not in good repair. No TCS food was stored in the unit. The repair is currently scheduled for this week. Adequate alternative refrigeration is available to operate safely.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2024
Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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: B,Signer: Concepcion Ramirez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Observed Chichirrons that were left out over night to dry/cool. This is exceeded the 6 hour window for proper cooling. At the time of inspection, the internal temperature was 75 degrees F. Instructed PIC to discard- se embargo form. Discussed proper cooling methods and times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 30, 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 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 formAward: A,Signer: Jonathon De LaTorre
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 →