Arcadia Meat Market
A°3950 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-60709
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ROP packaging procedures and product labeling
Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed requirements for labeling ROP items with pack date legibly and ensuring legible traceability on log sheets.
Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided chemical dispenser handout. Discussed ensuring dates for packaging are legible.
Apr 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 priorityB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor sink for front hand wash and prep sink blocked and not conveying any sewage. Hand wash and prep sink were not able to be used due to floor sink not conveying sewage. Sewage was not actively backing up at time of inspection. All sewage must be properly conveyed at all times. Discussed imminent health hazards with the PIC. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed variance requirements and provided guidance for labeling/log sheet tracking. Reviewed traceability requirements with the PIC. Also reviewed cooling methods with PIC.
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of aging meats and food contact surfaces. Discussed cleaning process for food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and then sanitized.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment vacuum sealing (ROP) marinated pork chops containing gojuchang, oils, and other seasonings in refrigerated display case labeled for customer sale. Also observed vacuum packaged frozen sausages and burger patties containing blue cheese in display freezer for customer sale packaged over 48 hours prior to inspection. Items were removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Establishment is not currently approved to ROP these items. Establishment is in process of having variance updated. Establishment may not conduct processes outside of approved variance until approval is obtained. Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavily scored cutting boards near display case used for cutting meats. Re-surface/replace cutting boards prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy buildup of dirt on vent fans in meat cutting room. Also observed heavily discolored caulking at 3-compartment sink. Clean vent fans and re-caulk sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 23, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Re-inspection was conducted with owner, RS# 1261, and food safety expert. Reviewed variance limitations with owner. Discussed updating approved variance to include changes for electronic monitoring (addressing corrective actions and tracking) and shelf life. Discussed in-house dry aged meat cannot be vacuum packaged. Discussed that adding additional items will require a new submittal with associated fees. Discussed traceability for bulk product that is ROP'd and then re-ROP'd. Reviewed cross contamination risks with dry aging meat. Owner was scheduled for AMC class on Thursday, February 1 at 8:45 AM.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Nick Addante
Jan 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.OF NOTE: Reviewed imminent health hazards.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 atthe below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 12,Signer: Bryan Ayala
PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.-----Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) sausages prepared onsite containing raw meats and other TCS foods. Per labeling, all items were packaged in ROP over 48 hours prior to inspection in December 2023. Observed chicken sausages containing blue cheese and pork sausage containing verde sauce in grab and go display freezer. Verde sauce contains raw peppers and spinach per PIC. The pork sausages were embargoed. Instructed PIC to remove chicken sausages were removed from ROP packaging. Also observed ROP verde sauce in back walk-in freezer. Also observed no ROP packaged raw meats with approved labeling stating "store at 41'F or less. Consume within 14 days or less from pack date" or "Store frozen. Thaw under refrigeration 41'F, cooked, and consume immediately after thawing". Correct labeling prior to re-inspection on 1/23/2024. Discussed approved variance limitations with PIC. Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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/3978/Food-Variances.-----Establishment had no log sheets for daily monitoring of cooler temperatures. Must implement approved log sheets prior to re-inspection on 1/23/2024. Log sheets must be maintained for 180 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Of note: Observed establishment to be actively dry aging raw meat products including New York steak, sirloin, ribeyes, and ham in shared walk-in cooler with other food products from start dates including: 8/30/2023, 8/9/2023, 8/23/2023 and 9/20/2023. Observed dry aging product to be stored on open metro shelving with meat in contact with metro shelving. PIC stated that most product is aged around 30 days but have made special order aged steaks for 45, 60, and 100 days. Establishment does not monitor all potential control measures for dry aging. Department is conducting further evaluation of this process. Establishment may require a variance/HACCP plan. // Discussed variance requirement for E&D permit FD-66870, that cured products ROP packaged onsite may only be in ROP for a maximum of 14 days. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Signer: Zion Culley
Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Matt F.
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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →