Carniceria Ponderosa
A2340 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix 85024
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-75541
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 12, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels or other hand drying provision at the handwash sink between the 3 comp and meat saw table.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand wash signage at the handwash sink used by employees next to the 3comp sink. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 26, 2025Re-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 18, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing missing door of the chicharon hot case. Discussed aciento with meat particulate as TCS food and not be stored at ambient temperature.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment prepare raw marinated shrimp ceviche but have no parasite destruction letters from sea food provider.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Routine1 foundation4 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time 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 vegetable cutter with food debris covering the food contact surface stored under prep table. Discussed equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The person in charge removed the vegetable cutter for warewashing at the time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw whole fish thawing in standing water at ambient temperature in a plastic bucket stored directly on the floor next to a prep table behind the meat counter.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. The person in charge removed the bucket off the floor and removed the fish to continue thawing properly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open container of raw ground meat stored directly on the floor under the meat grinder machine. Observed various colored liquids, food debris, and other organic matter on the floor around the container of ground meat. Discussed protecting from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. The person in charge moved the container off the floor at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution with less than 50ppm chlorine. The person in charge made a new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Mar 27, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided variance information for use of nitrates.
Inspector's notes
Observed nitrous salt stored with spices by the grilling area. Per employee item is added to pork meat. Person in charge removed nitrates from establishment. Food must be protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or unapproved food or color additives. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.14 - Priority: Protection from Unapproved Additives. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager onsite, staff could not answer food safety questions, and multiple priority violations were observed during inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
No handsoap available at main handwashing sink in back shared kitchen and meat market area. Person in charge provided soap from retail area.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed long hose with attached spray nozzle in-use without proper back flow prevention on mop sink faucet (mop faucet has broken AVB). Employee removed hose and will only use sink faucet without hose or nozzle. Discussed ensuring proper backflow is installed if spray hose will be used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
2024
Oct 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 2, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a (n) ___B Grade and had _0__ Priority, __1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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-181.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: SANTIAGO GARCIA
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. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink across from prep table next to meat saw. Employee retrieved paper towels. Discussed importance of maintaining paper towels at all hand wash sinks to encourage hand washing and prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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-181.Award: A,Signer: CARLOS PORTILLO
2023
Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. Inspection conducted with R.S. #1131.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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-181.Award: A,Signer: ERIKA GAMEZ
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 →