Carniceria Mi Ranchito
A°5035 W Southern Ave, Laveen 85339
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-38507
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. All employees obtained food safety training and received their Food Handler Certifications. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 31, 2026Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employees have not been provided with any internal food safety training course or food handle certification by operator. PIC not fulfilling their required duties of portraying food safety knowledge to their employees.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Predefined Comments: Manager is required to ensure that all employees are properly trained as it relates to their job duties and food safety. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection scheduled for 08/14/2026
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 21, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice buildup on ceiling, floor, door and plastic curtains in walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC that physical facility and equipment required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.
Aug 4, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on track door of meat display. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed meat display door at the very end on the right hand side, not closing properly. Discussed with PIC that all fixtures required to be in good repair.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.
Apr 23, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink behind meat display not draining properly. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing must be in good repair.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of display case.
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
Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.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 was emailed. 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: B,Signer: Encarnacion Castillo
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals ---Observed chlorine sanitizer in rag bucket under prep table for raw meats and prep table next to grill, above maximum range. Buckets were remade at time of inspection and tested to ensure appropriate range, 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.***3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION***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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Humberto A.
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. >>> Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink by the grills. PIC replaced soap at the time of inspection. Hand soap must be available at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises >>> Observed boxes of tomatoes, cabbage, raw beef/pork, bagged onions, and containers of green/red salsa stored directly on the ground. All food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times. PIC moved food items at the time of inspection to proper storage location. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ===2nd Consecutive violation. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. At least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: building maintenance-cove base repair; caulking hand sink. Reviewed and discussed: cooling methods. Recommend: maintenance on meat market display reach in units. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Verified Parasite Destruction. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Sergio Portillo
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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →