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Restaurante El Carbonero #2

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3515 W Northern Ave, Phoenix 85051-5836

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73537

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

***2nd CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** Observed missing ceiling cover in main hallway. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. 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

Mar 11, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing ceiling cover in main hallway. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. 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

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans from yesterday with an internal temperature of 58F. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked TCS food items such as tamales, rice, chicken, chanpurrado, atol, beef stew and chicken stew with an internal temperature of 52F. Fridge unit had an internal temperature of 48F. Establishment has other fridges to use for cold holding. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed roach spray in establishment. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Had person in charge discard roach spray Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

Aug 6, 2024Routine1 coreA

Discussed using bags that clearly state food grade safe.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed to person in charge Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during business operation.Award: A,Signer: Blendy Garcia

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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.Award: C,Signer: Blendy Garcia

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed no hand soap available at the hand wash sink at the bar by the ice machine. The person in charge placed soap at the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed maintaining availability of hand cleanser at all hand wash sinks at all times. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towel at the hand wash sink at the bar by the ice machine. The person in charge placed paper towels at the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed maintaining hand drying provision at all hand wash sinks at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 tightly covered deep plastic containers of cooked salsa with internal temperature of 50F in the reach in cooler by the bar. The person in charge stated the salsa had been cooked and placed in the reach in cooler for cooling between 7am -9am, more than 6 hours ago. The salsa was embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed cooling time and temperature from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F in 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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. Observed a cooked ground meat with cut tomato and vegetable mix with internal temperature between 65F -75F in a covered plastic container on the prep table by the cook line. The food was not being used to actively prep or cook. The person in charge stated the food had been brought out from the walk in 1 hour ago and returned the meat/vegetable mix to the walk in for rapid cooling. Discussed TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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 cooked beef with internal temperature between 84F -87F, cooked meat tamales with internal temperature between 117F -120F, and cooked chicken with internal temperature between 84F -87F, all items were cooling at ambient temperature on top of the prep cooler by the cook line. The person in charge stated all the food items had been cooked 1 hour ago and placed to cool at ambient, then moved all the food items into the walk-in cooler for active cooling. Discussed using an active cooling method once the food cools to 135F and begins the cooling process and not to leave the food to cool at ambient temperature. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

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- must be present during hours of operationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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.Award: A,Signer: Rosalinda Garcia

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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 →