La Familia Carniceria
A2801 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-35976
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 3, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a Jocelyn Vasquez al (602) 527-6317. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact Jocelyn Vasquez at (602) 527-6317.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM is required to be onsite during all hours of operation. 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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
Mar 13, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC has expired certification and has not renewed. Informed PIC that at least one person with a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. 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
Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed parasite destruction letter is required for the shrimp used in the ceviche.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC has expired certification and has not renewed. Informed PIC that at least one person with a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, jalapenos, salsa, cooked chicken, beef, and pork with internal temperatures ranging 45*F-52*F. Ambient air temperature of the unit was 47.1*F, measured using min/max. PIC stated that the cooked meats and salsa had been in the unit since earlier in the morning (greater than 4 hours) and the items in the top of the unit about an hour. Instructed PIC to discard the salsa and cooked meat items and move the tomatoes, lettuce, and jalapenos to a refrigerated unit to cool down. PIC discarded the salsa and meats at time of inspection. Salsa and meats embargoed. Informed PIC that the unit cannot be used to store TCS foods until it is capable of holding them at 41*F or below. PIC agreed to discontinue use of the unit until it is fixed. Discussed time as a control and ice baths with PIC. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep unit near the grill holding TCS foods above 41*F. The ambient air temperature of the unit is 47.1*F. 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 on 3/13/2026.
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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.
2025
Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory for to-go ceviche containers.
Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooked pork fat procedures.
Apr 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment re-using the containers in which cream filling was once packaged in. Discussed how single-service and single-use articles may not be reused due to these containers not being designed to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended using Time as a Public Health Control for any hot food items not being in direct contact with hot holding unit.
Inspector's notes
Observed several beef and potato burritos sitting at room temperature next to the cash register having internal temperatures of 86*F. Person in charge states they had been out for more than 4 hours and were voluntarily disposed of. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Inspection report printed and handed to person in charge at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ernestina Padilla
Jan 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Inspection report printed and handed to permit holder. Inspection conducted with RS#1479.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Benjamin Flores
2023
Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Inspection conducted with RS#1479.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Ernestina Podilla
This address holds 3 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 96Pozoleria Mexican FoodA2801 E Van Buren St · 0 m away
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- 100Wilson Primary K-2 SchoolA415 N 30th St · 470 m away
- 98Maricopa Integrated Health SystemA2619 E Pierce St · 600 m away
- 100Wilson College PrepA3005 E Fillmore St · 570 m away
- 96EconolodgeA3037 E Van Buren St · 540 m away
- 86Pescaderia Mi Lindo GuaymasA°3041 W Van Buren St · 620 m away
- 99Celebrity TheatreA°440 N 32nd St · 710 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →