Garcia's Market Y Carniceria
A5644 N 27th Ave, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58099
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the 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 cooked chicharon displayed for sale and maintained using time as control with no time mark on the container. The person in charge stated the chicharon had been cooked and placed at ambient temperture shortly after 9am, more than 4 hours ago. The chicharon was embargoed at the time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control procedures with person in charge. Reviewed handwashing policies, temperature requirements, and sanitizing requirements with person in charge and owner.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that 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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handle raw chicken wings, remove gloves and continue to touch pots and pans in the kitchen and don new gloves to continue tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed fried chicharron with meat on counter at time of inspection. Internal temperature of chicharron was 70*F. PIC states the chicharron had been there since Monday. PIC also states the chicharron is usually in the hot holding unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Recommended switching to time as a control for the TCS item and making smaller quantities at a time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beans, carnitas, rice with no dates in the reach in and walk in at time of inspection. PIC states the items were cooked on Tuesday, 2 days before inspection. Explained that all RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed small leaks underneath the 3 compartment sink when water is shut off at time of inspection. PIC recently replaced entire plumbing pipes underneath sink. PIC states they are aware and will fix leaks at connection prior to next routine inspection. 3 compartment sink is operating properly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 31, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed beige colored organic matter along top of ice machine drip tray. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Ice machine must be cleaned often enough to prevent accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with Person in Charge. Kitchen employee turned off ice machine for deep cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust/food debris around and behind ice machine and water heater. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed limiting and preventing the accumulation pest attractants with Person in Charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Aug 19, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Acceptable methods include:o Placing food in shallow pans.o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions.o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller).o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath.o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer.o Adding ice as an ingredient.o Other effective methods.
Inspector's notes
TCS foods (cooked beans, cooked pork, cooked rice, and mayo) found in Coca-Cola cooler at an internal temperature of 55*F
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Properly hold TCS foods for cold holding at 41*F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Coca Cola refrigeration unit had ambient air temperature of 55*F. Equipment used to house TCS foods for cold holding must hold TCS foods internally at 41*F or below.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking policies with establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Edison M
Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.A copy of this report will be emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Edison Mirza
2023
Oct 9, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerPerson in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be presentduring all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating.**2nd Consecutive ViolationReviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessibleProvided 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: A,Signer: Edwin Mirza
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Ice scoop found sitting atop unprotected surface of ice maker. Properly store ice scoop in a manner to protect food contact surfaces from becoming contaminated. ------------- Food employee placed ice scoop at three compartment sink for cleaning at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Wall surface at food preparation sink area in need of repair of openings. Repair wall surface so that it is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
This address holds 2 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →