Carniceria Mocsin

12450 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85029

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87604

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed approximately 36 inch partition in a square 10 foot by 20 foot area in the center of establishment. The partition closes off the area from customers and contains two ice cream reach in refrigerators, one with paleta ice cream. There is also an empty prep refrigerator, a prep table, an empty ice cream toppings table. Per person in charge the area will be used for ice cream preparation and over the counter service. Paletas are served by employee only. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application prior to your next routine inspection, supporting documentation, and fees or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Outdoor kitchen is not currently being used.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed rice in deli case warmer at 131*F. Hot hold of food to be 135*F or greater. Operator reheated rice in microwave to 165*F. Advised staff to use metal stem thermometer to verify food are held at the correct hot hold temperature Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked and cooled pork and vegetables in walk in cooler at 45-50*F in a tightly closed container. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Operator explained that the product was cooked the day before and cooled in the walk in cooler over night. Advised staff to verify cooling practices and to leave food uncovered and stir often when cooling. Use metal stem thermometer to verify cold hold temperatures. Product was embargoed and discarded. 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.

May 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Outdoor cooking area is not in use

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager on site.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at dispenser in hot food area. All hand sinks are to have soap and hand drying devices. Soap added to hand sink. Advised staff to check soap and paper towel status at beginning of day. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed red salsa in large 5 gallon covered container with a made on date of 5/29/2025 at 49*F in walk in cooler. Cold hold of food to be 41*F. Product was embargoed and discarded. Advised person in charge to verify food has completely cooled to 41*F before covering.

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Mar 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed refried beans in walk in cooler with a temperature of 45*F in the center of container. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge, the refried beans were prepared the day before and placed into walk in cooler. Advised staff to take temperature of food after cooling to ensure food has reached 41*F prior to covering. Refried Beans were embargoed and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 15, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Laura A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Laura Alapisco Perez

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 grilled onions and peppers at 130*F, and carnitas at 130 *F in deli warmer. As per the person in charge, the items are cooked and only held for 3 hours. No documentation was on site. Employees added discard times at time of sit visit. Provided staff with time as control handout to assist in practices. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 21, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided cooling chart to monitor cooling of foods and cold hold chart to monitor food temps and equipmentInspection completed with Badge #315Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Gilberto A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 8,Signer: Gilberto Alapizco

#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 large container on refried beans in walk in cooler at 65*F. As per the person in charge, the beans were prepared the day before and placed in walk in cooler to chill overnight, beans were in walk in cooler for more than 8 hours. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Beans were embargoed and discarded. Advised person on charge to verify temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping clothes in chlorine based sanitizer with 0 ppm bleach. Wiping cloths to be in sanitizer between 50 - 100ppm 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →