PlateScore

Carniceria La Herradura

A

10720 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85037

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-53512

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 23, 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 history5 on record

2026

Mar 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - salsas, maccaroni, guacomole, etic...)

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Black wire shelving in beverage cooler has buildup 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.

Apr 21, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - guacomole, pico del gallo, macaroni salad, salsas, etc....)

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Packaged foods (i.e. - flan, tres leches, Los Gallos and Selecta flours) found in facility with incomplete food labels. Provide packaged foods with the basic requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English) Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

At the bottom of rear egress door, door sweep appears to be in disrepair. Outer openings must be protected from entry of pests. Repair bottom of door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2024

Aug 21, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - salsas, guacamole,, etc...)

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Large containers of unlabeled spices (i.e. - chicken seasoning) found on preparation table in food preparation area.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Addl Notes: Repackaged pinwheels and packaged Electrolyt bottles found without labeling or incomplete labelling. Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Properly label food containers as per code. 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.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Date Marking (i.e. - pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Davalin food found on store shelves written only in Spanish. Assure all packaged foods have the minimum requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →