Carniceria Sonora
A3135 S 48th St, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-66429
Score based on 9 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 history9 on record
2026
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: observed a vacuum sealer that was not in use and a single package of flap meat being told in reduced oxygen packaging with a date mark of 1/10/25. For reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) without a variance, the time of use for a time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) food may not exceed 48 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed tilapia portions being sold in meat case for retail sale while fully thawed in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). ROP fish should be thawed under cold running water immediately before use or fully removed from ROP prior to thawing under refrigeration. Person in charge (PIC) removed fish from packaging to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
Aug 28, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sliding door on the meat display cooler to be broken, detached, or otherwise in disrepair. Per PIC, they use the sliding door on the opposite side to fill the cooler. Discussed the importance of maintaining all refrigerator doors in good repair with PIC. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 13, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Observed no available hand soap in the employee restroom near the dry storage area in the back corner. 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed make-shift scooper made from a repurposed bottle being used to handle dry ingredients such as chili powder and oregano. The scooper was observed to have jagged edges, rendering the utensils neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. Discussed replacing utensils with durable metal scoopers with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
2024
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cooling methods with PIC.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Observed ROP white fish being thawed directly in the meat display case with the packaging still intact. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
May 23, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 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 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: A
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. >>> Observed build up of organic matter inside the meat display cooler in meat market area. PIC cleaned the area at the time of inspection. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 1, 2024Routine1 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 Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine 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 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.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: A,Signer: Maria Castro
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>> Observed a heavy accumulation of dust and grease on the vent covers on the ceiling above the band saw and meat prep area. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Establishment should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter, dust, and food debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 2,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Maria Magdalene Castro
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing---Observed thawed tilapia still in their ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) bag. Advised PIC that fish must be fully removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing to help reduce the risk of pathogen growth. Discussed that ROP fish must be fully removed from ROP bags and that a small cut is not sufficient to allow oxygen inside the container. PIC had the fish removed from the ROP bags the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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: 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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →