Carniceria Tres Potrillos
A3202 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74985
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator regular maintenance on exhaust hood and filters.
May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Hot water verified at outdoor hand sink above 100*F for adequate hand washing. Ensure to continue deep cleaning of black debris for outdoor BBQ grill.
Inspector's notes
Observed some black debris/grease in BBQ grill at outdoor patio. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 13, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on 01/26/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink installed at outdoor BBQ grill with no hot water available. Hot water at hand sink shall be minimum 100*F internal temperature for adequate hand washing by 01/26/26. Water at time of inspection had internal temperature of (65*F). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (B-D) - Core: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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 excessive grease and black debris at filters under exhaust hood in kitchen area and in BBQ grill at outdoor patio. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Internal temperature of 51 degrees F to 55degrees F for cooked beans stored in walk-in refrigeration unit. Per operator, beans were cooked and placed in walk-in refrigeration at 9pm day prior. Beans have exceeded the 6hour time for rapid cooling from 135*F to 41*F. Operator proceeded to discard beans at time of inspection. Discussed rapid cooling methods at time of inspection. 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.
Jun 4, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator provided Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) policy for Chicharrones. Environmental Services approved TPHC policy.
Inspector's notes
Ensure that a person with a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate is always on site during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
May 20, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator TPHC policy.
Inspector's notes
Ensure that a person with a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate is always on site during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed Chicharrones stored at room temperature with internal temperature of 80*F. Per operator, Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) is used as a safety control. Observed missing time stamp on Chicharrones, operator proceeded to discard approximatley ~5lbs of chicharrones at time of inspection. Ensure to submit a TPHC written policy for approval prior to using time for Chicharrones and Chiles Asados. Discussed with operator to ensure a written policy is submitted for review and approval of using TPHC prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.
Mar 3, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure time stamp on food items under time as a public health control to include discard time on stamp.
Inspector's notes
Ensure to provide Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. 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
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC when cooling food ; 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F , and 4 hours from 70°F to 41°F . A total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less.Within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F , and 4 hours from 70°F to 41°F . A total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less.
Inspector's notes
Observed PIC with no CFPM. Discussed with PIC that CFPM is required at time of inspection and during all hours of operation.
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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 inside panel on ice machine with organic matter and ice scooper stored on top of ice machince. Discussed with PIC that panel needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized as well as scooper and free of organic matter. Scooper needs to be stored in a pan or bucket.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed foodservice worker with coffee mug, cellphone, wrapped breakfast bar on prep table where prepping vegetables. Discussed with PIC that personal items should not be on prep table and that drinking items should be in a cup with lid and straw.
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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All medicines and personal items must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All items were properly removed and stored in appropriate place by PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.Provided English and Spanish handouts for cooling and cooling methods via e-mail. Recommended that establishment develop written 4-hour time as public health control policy for items in hot food case that are held hot above 135'F.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 135,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Victor Armendariz
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 deep plastic tubs of refried beans, albondigas (meatball soup), Spanish rice, and a stew with cooked beef, cactus, and tomatillos cooling in walk-in refrigerator at 51-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure cooling foods are cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70-41F within an additional 4 hours. Per person in charge (PIC) and employees, these items were placed into the walk-in to cool at 11pm the previous night, more than 6 hours prior to the start of the inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded items to correct. See embargo form. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed segment of "accordion-style" flexible plumbing line at hand washing sink closest to 3-compartment sink. Please ensure drain lines are made of rigid material such as PVC. Replace with PVC or other rigid, cleanable material. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed the day of inspection.Reviewed salsa containers and emailed cooling handouts.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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Victor Armendariz
2023
Sep 29, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Victor A.
This address holds 4 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →