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Carniceria los Amigos

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4705 E Southern Ave, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-38562

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 19, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Apr 21, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Observed no thermometer inside the walk-in cooler that holds the raw meats. PIC stated the thermometer outside the walk-in cooler does not work. Advised PIC to obtain and store a thermometer in the walk-in cooler at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

2025

Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC that a vomit and diarrheal events clean-up procedure is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided document in English and Spanish via email.

Jul 15, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed an unsealed wooden plank nailed into the wall above the three-compartment sink with discoloration and residues coating it. Informed PIC that unsealed wood cannot be used in the establishment due to it being porous and not easily cleanable. All surfaces in the establishment need to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed many tiles missing in the ware washing and standing refrigerator areas, housing debris and pooling water. Informed PIC that the tiles need to be repaired so that the floors are smooth and easily cleanable and not housing debris and water. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 20, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed placing the green onions for grilling in the meat market separate from the raw animal protein because the onions do not have a final cooking temperature with PIC.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the base of the mop sink faucet leaking a heavy amount of water, as well as rust against the wall. Instructed PIC to bring the sink into good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Nov 4, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the metal panels in the meat and fish display case to be rusty, the outer seal or paint it once had has mostly chipped off; water is also collecting into drip points on the fish side. Informed PIC that the metal paneling of the equipment needs to be brought back into good repair, so that the rust and outer surface has no chance of contaminating the food below. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Sep 10, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen and establishment. Observed a large portion of the floor tiles missing in the ware washing area. Observed the paneling peeling off of the wall in the handwashing doorway, leaving a gaping area for dirt and debris to stick. Observed multiple holes in the walls near the floor. Informed PIC that these areas need to be repaired and done so in a way that the walls, floors, and ceilings are smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed surveying the establishment routinely to look for items that may need to be repaired with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. 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.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

Meat Market Permit.This establishment received a A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. 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 belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Juan Morino - Owner

2023

Oct 19, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Violations have been corrected. Establishment has had certified pest control and no flies were noted at the time ofinspection. The hand washing sink has been repaired and is providing sufficient hot and cold water.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Juan. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Juan Moreno

Oct 11, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, one Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed reportInspection conducted with Spanish Liaison RS#1479 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected comments per EHS request ,Signer: Juan Moreno

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence.....Several flies present in the kitchen and service areas. Please have certified pest control to eradicate the flies prior to reinspection 10/19/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals.....Chlorine in the 3 comp sink at 200 ppm. Manager directed the employees to mix sanitizer at the proper 50-100 ppm concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →