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Carniceria El Corral

A

10171 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-79523

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (0 priority, 4 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 15, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Aug 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 12, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution with less than 50ppm 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food splatter and debris on the back wall of the meat cutting table, on the exterior side of the cooking oven behind the meat saw table, internal compartments of the meat saw, the bottom shelf of the meat cutting prep table, and in the silde rails of the slider door windows of the meat case.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact and nonfood contact equipment. The person in charge directed employees to clean soiled surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed freezer door inside the walk in cooler in state of disrepair resulting in the freezer door unable to close properly and maintaing seal around the door frame. Observed significant build up of ice around the interior and exterior of the door fram, on the interior walls and around the freezer fan box.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of handles on sliding case doors.

May 7, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Erendida Avilez

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed blackened matter on the ice and unknown dark colored debris mixed in the ice of the ice machine. The person in charged burned all the ice and cleaned the interior of the ice machine at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency and and protecting the ice from any potential sources of contamination. 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Erendida Avilez

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed freezer door unable to close due missing locking latch on the handle and open gaps along the door frame from missing rubber gasket. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 27, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Note:Discussed repairing gap under the walk in cooler door, replace missing coved base along the outside wall floor junction of the meat walk in cooler, and sealing exposed concrete floor behind the meat counter.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: Erendida Avilez

#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 soap or other hand cleanser at the hand wash sink behind the meat counter. The person in charge refilled the soap dispenser at the time of inspection. Discussed maintaining hand cleanser availability at all times at all hand wash sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-207.11

Priority Foundation-7-207.11 (A), Pf: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Unnecessary medicines Observed open bottles, powder packets, and tablets of over the counter medicines stored on top of the sider window of the meat case and next to the digital scales on the counter. The person in charge removed the medicine items and stored them in the back office. Discussed restricted storage of employee personal items to avoid food contamination and designated storage for employee items. Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a bottle with clear liquid and no label stored next to the meat saw. The person in charge stated the bottle contained oil used to clean clean debris off the meat saw. The person in charge labeled the spray bottle at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge working containers shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed thawed fish in sealed ROP (restricted oxygen packaging) with label instructions to remove fish from ROP package when thawed, stored inside the meat case. The person in charge removed the fish from ROP package at the time of inspection. Discussed keeping REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (ROP) fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. :

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed the floor drain under three compartment sink filled with standing water. The person in charge stated the drain was clogged and water could not be flushed from the three compartment sink since the morning. The person in charge obtained plumbing services and the drain was repaired at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Parasite destruction letter and consumer advisory sign were verified via electronic means and documents were uploaded to EDMS. No County legal action will result from this inspectionRe-inspection report delivered via email.

Aug 30, 2023Routine4 foundationD

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 0 Priority, 5 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. Provided the person in charge with resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsPriority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsObserved no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided the person in charge with a bodily fluid guidance plan and resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsNo 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: D,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC - MB,Signer: Erendida Avilez

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: 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. Observed two different varieties of raw shrimp ceviche sold as ready to eat. If raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold as ready to eat, a parasite destruction letter from the supplier must be obtained and maintained on record. Re- inspection will take place by September 8, 2023 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: 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. Observed knives stored as clean with dried meat debris on the handles and blades. The knives were stored on a flat surface of the meat grinder which also had dried meat splatter debris. The person in charge removed the knives to have them re-washed and wiped the meat grinder surfaces. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. Observed two different varieties of raw shrimp ceviche served as ready to eat with no consumer advisory. A sign must be posted notifying a consumer that they are going to eat something that is raw or undercooked or includes ingredients that are raw or undercooked and the associated health risks. Sign must have must have disclosure by either describing the product as being raw or AND must have a reminder that directs the consumer to ask for additional information or has one of the 2 approved statements in the code: 1. Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; 2. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or 3. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. A re-inspection will take place by September 8, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed a spray can of Raid pesticide in a storage hallway next to the walk in cooler. The person in charge disposed of the Raid can at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge to use only certified pest control services. 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →