Taqueria Y Carniceria Mi Casita

4203 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-75224

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing back wall or adding FRP behind prep table and meat process equipment to have a smooth easily cleanable, non-absorbent, durable surface.

Feb 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 17, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 12, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC°

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

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no manager/person in charge (PIC) at beginning of inspection. Manager is not ensuring that employees are properly trained as it relates to their job duties. PIC Employees were able to contact PIC at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that a person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.PIC came to establishment and was able to correct issues and train employees on proper sanitizer levels and procedures and cooling method procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap for proper handwashing at the sink in front area. There is only one sink in front area. 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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6-301.11 - 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed employee actively washing dishes at beginning of inspection with no sanitizing step. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures of 48-49*F via probe thermometer: raw ground beef and raw diced beef in the meat display case. Person in charge (PIC) states those items had been in the display case for over 4 hours. All other TCS items in the left half of the meat display case had internal temperature of 41*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.

2024

Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Sep 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Sep 5, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM at time of inspection. 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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed live baby cockroaches by 3 compartment sink and underneath display cases and hot holding units at time of inspection. Last invoice states the establishment was treated 8/21/24. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/17.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Apr 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, and 0_ Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed.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.SPANISHEl 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.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Francisco Gamez,Water Sample: N

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals.......The wiping-cloth bucket in the meat prep area was measured at 200 ppm chlorine. The sanitizer was remade and rechecked at 100 ppm cl2. Corrected by owner. Chlorine sanitizer must always measure at 50 to 100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures.......The area outside the rear door had excessive empty meat boxes that were attracting flies. Remove the meat boxes promptly so that flies are not attracted. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Mar 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Dropped off physical copy of payment invoice for permit. Discussed payment options with person in charge.

2023

Dec 14, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation and _3 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed.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.SPANISHEl 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.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Mayra Gonzalez,Water Sample: N

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.......Observed uncovered spices on the lower shelf near the meat slicers. Close or cover spices when not in use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.113

Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles.......Observed the dumpster lids were left open. Maintain closed at all times. -corrected by owner. Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures.......Observed the outside enclosure had excessive empty boxes and food debris on the ground. Maintain outdoor areas clean at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 27, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Correct by next routine inspection. **4th CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to PIC. 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,Signer: Mayra Gonzalez

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco>>>Observed employee drink with no lid on a food prep line at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that employees must drink from a cup with a lid or straw (a covered beverage container with straw is allowed as long as contamination of the hands, food, equipment, or utensils does not occur). PIC removed employee drink from prep line at time of inspection. 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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →