Carniceria Del Rancho
A7246 E Main St, Mesa 85207
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26812
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 22, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed between use storage of in-use utensils.
Jul 21, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was no consumer advisory posted for raw-marinated shrimp ceviche. The manager then posted an adequate consumer advisory.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Apr 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked barbacoa and cooked pork sausage holding 120-130F. PIC stated that they were cooked less than two hours prior. The products were reheated to 165F. TCS food items must be held at 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2024
Nov 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of prepackaged foods in customer self service display case. Talked to manager about requirements. Ensure that items have name of location made, company, product name, ingredients, and common allergens for those products. 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
Jul 12, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee drinking water out of an open cup and proceeding to prepare food items. Discussed drinking in designated areas as well as using cups with lids and straws to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed employee hand washing for only 5 seconds. Instructed employee to wash hands for 20 seconds. Employee properly washed his hands and continued preparing food items. Hand washing must occur for no less than 20 seconds. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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 carnitas at 52F that had been cooked the previous evening. The carnitas were placed in the walk-in refrigerator, but had been placed on the bottom of the cooling speed rack and had been covered with plastic. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. PIC discarded the product. Cooling must occur once food temperatures reach 135F. Temperatures must drop to 70F within 2 hours, and 41F after another 4 hours.
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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.
Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection was 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jesus A Felix
2023
Nov 22, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspectionInspection was 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: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jesus A. Felix
Nov 20, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB
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.Inspection was emailed**A re-inspection will occur by 11/22On 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jesus A Felix
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed a grease leak coming from the grease trap outside. The grease trap appeared to be full. Please clean surrounding areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on the cutting board of the main prep table. PIC moved the cloths to a sanitizer bucket. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution in between use. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed a knife stored in between the prep table and another table. The knife was moved and cleaned. In use utensils must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 10, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No Food protection manager present **1st repeat violationThe 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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 30,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Alejandro T
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Observed the tortilla press with heavy accumulation of dry food debris on the outsides of the machine. Please clean to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 beans cooked yesterday, per PIC at 48-52F in a large container with the lid on in the walk in refrigerator. PIC discarded the item. Discussed approved cooling methods such as using containers that are 4 inches or less, and removing lids until temperatures are 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: 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. Observed multiple items that had been cooling in large containers with the lids on in the walk in refrigerator such as raw marinated chicken and barbacoa. Observed bags of hominy at 64F stored in an open case in the retail food isles. PIC stated the hominy was cooked this morning and placed into those bags. PIC moved all the bags to the freezers to rapidly cool the item. TCS food must be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and from 70F to 41F after 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →