Carniceria La Constancia
B°1109 E Main St, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-26244
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Apr 21, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
no paper towel at the employee restroom, hand washing station. paper towel dispenser. informed manager. paper towels obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: no soap at the meat market hand washing station. informed manager. soap obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed facility staff preparing chicharrónes. once fried ,rte food was placed back in the raw meat cardboard boxes. discussed with manager to use cleanable on site NSF, commercial/cleanable food grade approved containers. manager started placing rte on site prepared food in clean plastic tubs, Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
facility packages assorted salsa 8oz jars, no use by date stickers available for onsite salsa containers sold from meat market. MCESD use by date policy reviewed. also, the proper permitting resources for packaging salsa on site described./reviewed. manager stated salsa containers were filled on Saturday. mcesd date marking guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. manager added discard date to all salsa containers in the meat cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Feb 2, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
re-inspection report emailed to manager.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 23, 2026Routine2 priority3 foundation1 coreD°
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled. 1-26-2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
facility hand washing basin serving the meat and the deli department was in disrepair. no hot water. the drain line not connected. a bucket placed under the basin to capture the fluids. also the sink was blocked off by chairs . the mixing hot water faucet valve was not running. showed manager. manager temporarily attached drained lines and connected the hot water . re-inspection scheduled for Monday 1-26-2026 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 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. Addl Notes: facility handwashing soap dispenser was empty in the hand-washing station entering meat market. showed manager. please refill soap dispensers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the raw meat cooler, packages of onsite wrapped tortilla bread placed under raw meat pans. showed manager. tortillas were removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
observed assorted salsa, and guac dips, prepared on side placed in the middle of the meat cooler, no use by date on the individual plastic containers. inquired about the date and time of preparation. per manager prepared on Thursday. proper use by date stickers and department guidance document reviewed. manager will print use by dates with ingredients for each to go plastic packaged containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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
at the time of inspection, assorted chemicals spray bottles and other chemical bottles placed on the meat slicer table. discussed with manager. proper placement for chemicals reviewed. manager removed chemicals. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
observed wet wiping cloth left on the slicing surfaces and front of meat cooler. checked sanitizer bucket. noted at 0ppm. showed manager. manager removed towels. fresh sanitizer, chlorine at 50-100 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
inquired about the facility sanitizer test strip. facility uses chlorine. unable to locate sanitizer test strip. please obtain sanitizer tests strips. re-inspection scheduled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
May 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored right next to a meat slicer. Per PIC, the spray bottle contained degreaser. PIC labeled spray bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed a piece of wood being stored below the meat slicer. Per PIC, this piece of wood was used as measurement for some meat cuts. PIC discarded the piece of wood at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.17 - Core: Wood, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debri/grease throughout the prepping/equipment area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
2024
Nov 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspeciton provided to PIC via email.
Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes: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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: J Santos Ruiz
2023
Sep 12, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: J Santos Ruiz
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 →