PlateScore

Carniceria Los Vaqueros

A

6440 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-80380

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 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 history8 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice missing label with contact info for establishment. Ensure packages are labeled with the name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Mar 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice missing label with contact info for establishment. Ensure packages are labeled with the name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

2024

Nov 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice missing label with contact info for establishment. Ensure packages are labeled with the name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

May 7, 2024RoutineA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Damin H.Report sent 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: A,Signer: Damin Hamieh

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCounty code (MCEHC)

Repeat Violation Observed bags of ice missing label with contact info for establishment. Ensure packages are labeled with the name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

May 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment to conduct routine inspection.Establishment was closed at time of arrival; roller doors were down.Will return at a later date/time.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Dec 13, 2023Routine2 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 rights signed by Damian H.Report 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.Award: A,Signer: Damian Hourieh

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Spoke with PIC about monitoring and cleaning the ice machine regularly to prevent growth of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bags of ice missing label with establishment's name and contact info. Ensure packages are labeled with the name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →