Carniceria La Herradura
A10720 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85037
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-52900
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Chest freezer against wall had lid that is cracked on the bottom and is broken off of the hinges. Brought to attention of person in charge to replace. Equipment shall be kept in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Rubber base conving under prep sink and 3-compartment sink is falling away from wall or missing completely. Brought to attention of person in charge to repair. 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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 23, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed condition of equipment.
Inspector's notes
Handwashing sink near 3-compartment sink has water dripping from faucet when handles turned completely off. Repair sink so that it does not drip. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler behind counter, observed boxes of raw shrimp being stored on a shelf under bins of raw marinated chicken. No cross contamination observed. Brought to attention of staff who moved shrimp. Raw proteins shall be stored according to cooking temperatures to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ware washing in 3 compartment sink with staff.
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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two chest freezers with buildup of ice inside chest, food debris buildup on doors and floor of reach-in freezer, and food debris buildup on track of meat & seafood glass display. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.
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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 dirt buildup on backdoor, hallway, backwalls of kitchen and mop sink area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt and dust debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 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. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed peeling paint on kitchen floor, hallway floor and walls and holes in hallway walls. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable. 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.
Sep 10, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food Separated and Protected (i.e. - ground beef vs whole cuts of beef)
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at 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. Provide a CFPM on site at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Witnessed raw, frozen shrimp in food preparation sink being thawed at room temperature.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Food employee placed shrimp under running water at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
White chest freezer has heavy buildup of frost on interior surfaces.
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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. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Door handles of stainless steel freezer has build up of residues.
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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. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 11, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Miguel Santos Veliz
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Kenmore chest freezer door showing signs of disrepair. Repair so door proper seals and cracked plastic contains housing material. Third consecutive violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed inspection report. Reviewed having a certified food manager onsite during all hours of operation, backflow prevention (spray nozzle), and wash/rinse/sanitize procedures at 3-compartment sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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)Award: Not Participating,Signer: Gladys Veliz
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing: Raw tilapia portions in Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) thawing in display cooler at time of inspection. Employee removed fish from packaging to continue thawing process. Ensure raw fish being thawed is removed from ROP packaging prior to thawing process. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment: Kenmore chest freezer door showing signs of disrepair. Repair so door proper seals and cracked plastic contains housing material. Second consecutive violation. 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →