Carniceria Sonora

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3135 S 48th St, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-66428

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed food labels. Please continue to work on label for guava paste, tamarind paste, and lard packaged for retail sale in "grab and go" section near meat counter.

2025

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Operator had questions regarding food labels for gelatin products made in-house. Discussed and provided information via email.

Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 23, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed NSF equipment with PIC. Ensure that all equipment is certified Food-safe and meets all standards need for commercial operations. A reinspection will occur on 6/4/2024 to verify the correction of Violation #31.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 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.Signer: Maria Castro,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. >>> Observed homestyle refrigerator closest to register area with a minimum ambient air temperature of 46.7'F, TCS food products (Flan, tres leches cake, & banana cream pie) held within refrigerator were restocked in unit 1 hour prior to inspection, and were moved to walk-in cooler to maintain temperature of 41'F or below. PIC provided invoice of delivery at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41'F or below. Repair/replace such that it maintains all TCS foods at 41'F or below prior to re-inspection on 6/4/2024. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Mary Magdalene Castro,Food Manager Licenses: 2

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. ------ In the homestyle cooler near the cash register, observed an ambient air temperature of 42*F when measured with a min/max thermometer containing flan measuring 45*F when measured with a probe thermometer. TCS food must be held in NSF or equivalent coolers. Home-style refrigerators without integral thermometers are not approved for holding TCS food cold. PIC stated the flan had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours and were moved to the back to cool down. Advised PIC to discontinue using this cooler for holding TCS foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels-----Observed serveral foods for retail sale including flan, fat, cactus candy, caramel, chicharrons etc. without labels. Also observed several Spanish language only non-TCS pre-packaged imported goods. Labeling must include the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; 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; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and 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. Explained the importance of proper labeling for foods packaged by establishment. Must provide labeling prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ------ Observed the back door by the 3 comp sink propped open with no air curtain present. Discussed that openings like these may allow unwanted pests such as houseflies into the establishment. The manager closed the back door on at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to install air curtain if they would like to leave the doors open to provide additional air flow. 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 →