Carolina's Mexican Food
A5920 W Greenway Rd, Glendale 85306-3202
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88101
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a gloved employee in the front of the establishment touch the bathroom handle to retrieve the sweep. They then began sweeping and cleaning the salsa bar before returning to the main kitchen, where they grabbed bags of chips. This employee was stopped and told to doff their gloves, wash their hands, before donning new, fresh gloves. Also observed a gloved employee in the back of the kitchen sweeping, then immediately switched to grabbing a handle to scoop out salt. This employee was also stopped and instructed to doff their soiled gloves, wash their hands, and grab a fresh pair of gloves. Re-educated staff on when to wash their hands. Discussed best practices around glove usage and cleaning. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Mar 20, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No verified certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Corrective Action: 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
Observed a staff person eating an orange, with gloves on, at the tortilla press. The employee was stopped and instructed to finish eating in a designated area away from commercial foods. Also observed open cookies wrapped in a napkin and an open beverage directly below the prep table in the back of the kitchen. Alerted manager who discarded these personal foods at time of inspection. Discussed employee beverage storage and employee eating. Discussed food and drink requirements with staff. Eating must always occur in a designated location away from food and food contact surfaces. Drinking from closed containers (sealable water bottles or cups with lids and straws) is permitted if drinks are stored in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
2024
Aug 19, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheating practices with staff.
Inspector's notes
: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Corrective Action: 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
SECOND REPEAT. Observed multiple salsas made within the last 4 hours with lids on (49-52°F) measuring above 41°F in covered single-use containers (in the expo fridge, in an ice bath by the register, and in the walk-in). Alerted staff who removed the lids at the time of inspection. Staff retrained on cooling methods. refrigerators cool through airflow. Lids to stay off of cooling foods until fully cooled to 41°F. Allow salsa to fully cool to 41 before packing the single-use containers. Discussed keeping temperature logs to identify when items finish the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 13, 2024Routine3 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed best practice of keeping a sanitizer log and provided guidance. Discussed glove usage and requirements with staff and management.Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are to be actively prepared, and temperature controlled. Staff to prepare TCS foods in a small enough quantity that temperatures can be maintained. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Beleu
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed open employee beverage without a lid or straw stored the counter above the handwashing since nearest the cash register. Person in Charge (PIC) discarded the open beverage, at time of inspection. Discussed employee beverage storage and employee eating. Discussed food and drink requirements with staff. Eating must always occur in a designated location away from food and food contact surfaces. Drinking from closed containers (sealable water bottles or cups with lids and straws) is permitted if drinks are stored in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed multiple salsas made 3 hours prior with lids on (47-50°F) measuring above 41°F in the walk in. Alerted manager who removed the lids at time of inspection.. Staff retrained on cooling methods. Walk ins cool through air flow. Lids to stay off of cooling foods until fully cooled to 41°F. Discussed keeping temperature logs to identify when items finish the cooling process. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping bucket measuring at 0 PPM of Quat. Staff remade the sanitizer wiping bucket at the correct Quat concentration, at time of inspection. Reeducated staff on the recommended range of use for Quat (150-400 PPM). Wiping buckets to be changed every 4 hours. Discussed the importance of reaching the recommended range as too little sanitizer may not disinfect the wiping cloth effectively. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesus Z
2023
Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hand wash sink requirements with the Person in Charge. Establishment has a new procedure for self-serve salsa and has placed self-serve salsa on Time Control. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxThe 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, 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Julianna Gonzales
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →