Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's
A°1612 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-60813
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed wash rinse and sanitizer procedures for TCS food contact surfaces.
Apr 1, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed meat counter hand sink with no paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed meat counter hand sink cover by plastic wrap and blocked by rolling cart upon starting the inspection. Later into the inspection meat counter employee re blocked hand sink with large trash can. Discussed keeping hand sinks free and clear. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: **3rd repeat** Violation. Legal action results for 4th repeats of Priority Foundation violations. Observed meat counter hand sink with no soap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed both deli meat slicers and band slicers stored as clean with an accumulation of meat debris. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen raw whole catfish laying in large double door meat freezer with no bagged protection. Food contact surfaces inside fridge had an accumulation of debris. These are unsanitary condition to leave food sitting directly on. Instructed employee to discard catfish. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
2025
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
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Inspector's notes
Person in Charge at time of inspection was not a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM was present at the establishment during the inspection which conducted during operational hours.
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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. 3rd Consecutive violation.
Inspector's notes
SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the meat department. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. ,Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Discussed the importance of handwashing with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 a wiping bucket with a wiping cloth stored inside measuring above 200 PPM of chlorine. Alerted staff who diluted the sanitizer, with water, to the 50 PPM, at time of inspection. Reeducated staff on the recommended range of use for chlorine (50-100 PPM) and discussed toxicity concerns when sanitizers are used above the recommended range. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Jun 30, 2025Routine2 foundation5 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the use of cardboard to line the shelfs under the prep tables used for meat cutting. Observed cardboard was soiled with food debris and splatter. Discussed non-food contact equipment surfaces to be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
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 no bodily fluids clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning procedures.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided operator with written bodily fluid clean up instructions at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink by the prep tables behind the meat counter.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed fish in thawed stated in sealed ROP package.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. The person in charge removed fish from ROP package at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged and unpackaged food stored inside back toilet room that was not in use. Food may not be stored in the following rooms: Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop stored between use with the food contact surface of the utensil in direct contact with the visibly soiled surface of the top of the ice machine.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils, equipment, and single use articles stored in the back toilet room that was not in use. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager onsite, staff could not answer food safety questions, and priority and priority foundation violations were observed during 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 person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 8, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap available at the sink located in the meat department at time of inspection. Explained to PIC the importance of having accessible cleanser to promote proper hand washing procedures. PIC was able to place a new bottle of handsoap at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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,Signer: ROSA BARRON
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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,Signer: ALICIA MENDOZA
2023
Oct 11, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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,Signer: JORGE SEPULVEDA
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Wiping cloths stored in bucket of bleach sanitizer measuring < 10 ppm. Employee remixed sanitizer to appropriate level of 75 ppm. 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →