Carniceria El Rancho Grande LLC
A4227 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-54557
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
Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of meat case window sliders.
Feb 5, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris, grease deposits, and organic matter on the metal racks inside the walk-in cooler used to dry pork skin. Per PIC, the last time they were washed was on Sunday, 4 days prior to inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. All food-contact surfaces within a walk-in cooler maintaining temperatures of 41'F or below that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every day by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing fish from ROP (restricted oxygen package) upoun thawing. Discussed frequency of changing santizer solution in wiping cloth buckets as necessary to avoid excessive build of food debris and other solutes in the sanitizer solution. Discussed cleaning frequency of handles of sliding doors and other high contact points along the meat case. Reviewed cleaning frequency of meat saw table, slicers, and other food equipment manintained at ambient temperature to include full break down to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Reviewed date marking requirements once opening hermetically sealed deli meat packages.
Jul 29, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was no detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in the wiping-cloth bucket. They added bleach and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
The ice scoop was inside the ice machine and laying down in the ice. The manager then put the ice scoop on the holder inside the ice machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on top of the ice machine. The manager then moved it to its designated storage location. Do not store chemicals above food or food-related items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-208.11 (B) - Priority: Storage-First Aid Supplies; Storage
2024
Oct 1, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ROP raw chicken being stored above ROP raw pork in one of the display coolers. No contamination could be seen with these food products. Person in charge moved the raw pork above to be stored above the raw chicken at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of storing all raw animal proteins according to their final cooking temperature 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the doors to the meat coolers being in disrepair where some of them create gaps or don't completely close allowing the cold air to escape. Person in charge states they will get it repaired as soon as possible.
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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 so that it continues working properly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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,Embargo Lbs: 10,Signer: Yesenia Garcia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed beef longaniza (sausages) wrapped around drying rack in meat department area being dried by a fan. Longaniza measured 71*F. Person in charge stated that the meat has been drying at room temp since the previous night. Discussed with person in charge that meat must be dried in the walk-in cooler, where meat stays at 41*F and below at all times. Longaniza was voluntarily discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 18, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 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 últimoinforme 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 serviciocompleto)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercadosminoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión delplan)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: 1,Signer: Yesenia Garcia
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use >>> Observed ant and roach spray stored in employee restrooms. PIC discarded the ant and roach spray at the time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control measures with the PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>> Observed a heavy accumulation of dust and grease on the ceilings above the main kitchen and food prep area. Also observed an accumulation of food debris on walk-in door handles and shelving, as well as underneath cooking equipment throughout the establishment. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Establishment should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 23, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Yesenia G.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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 request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Yesenia G.
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing---Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) raw Tilapia in a cooler thawing but still being in its ROP packaging. Person in charge was instructed to puncture holes in the packaging to introduce oxygen. Discussed the importance of fish being removed from its ROP packaging prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing to prevent bacterial growth. 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →