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Los Compadres Carniceria

A

425 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment · Permit FD-81225

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 15, 2025 — 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 history9 on record

2026

Jan 21, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge purchasing additional test strips to remain at adequate amount.

Mar 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection 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: B,Signer: Eloler Hernandez

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. --Observed meat in the display case with internal temperatures between 48-50°F at the time of inspection. The meat case had an ambient air temperature of 51.2°F at the beginning of the inspection but was lowered to 41°F by the end of the inspection. Discussed monitoring internal temperature of the meat to ensure it is lowered to 41°F within an appropriate time frame, or moving meat to the walk-in to rapidly cool. Discussed temperature monitoring procedures and routine refrigerator maintenance with the Person in Charge (PIC). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 24, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection 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: Azucena Amaya

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing --Observed the 3-compartment sink separating from the wall by the handwashing sink. Discussed resealing or re-caulking the sink to ensure fixed equipment is either sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 3, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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, - Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) - Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) - Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) - Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Azucena Amaya

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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →