Carniceria Mi Ranchito

5035 W Southern Ave, Laveen 85339

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-38506

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 17 days ago (Sep 7, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed large hole on wall in hallway to kitchen and tiles missing in storage room floor. Discussed with PIC that walls and floors required to be smooth, cleanable and in good repair.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed build up of dirt and chipped paint on back door and adjacent walls. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to clean more frequently and in good repair. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 16, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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.Award: B,Signer: Encarnacion

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. ---Observed packaged pico, beans with chorizo, salsa, guacamole, and ceviche in reach-in cooler next to registers with no dates. Per PIC all items were made day prior. Discussed with PIC TCS foods kept past 24 hrs are to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Items were dated at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Signer: Humberto A.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

Repeat Violation Core-3-305.12, C: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas >>> Observed several cases of canned foods and drinks stored in back room on floor. All food items should be stored at least 6 inches off of the ground. Shelving in room is full. PIC stated they will acquire extra shelving to accommodate the remaining items. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 7, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →