Carniceria Rancho Alegre
A4340 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85035
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-90280
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 16, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 7, 2026Routine3 priority2 foundation5 coreD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed a back corner section of the establishment with various bakery related food equipment such as floor mixers, proofer, oven, prep table, bakeware/utensils, and baking food items such as flour, baking lard/oil, frosting/sprinkles, and other baking ingredients. The person in charge stated the bakery section is operated by a separate independent party that utilizes the shared space in the establishment but is not an employee and the establishment does not manage or oversee the bakery section. The person in charge stated baked goods are produced for retail sale within the establishment and for wholesale to outside businesses. Discussed a permit to operate is required and provided permitting resource information.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of 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 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sinks used by employees. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken soup with internal temperature between 93-115F at the steam table. The person in charge stated the chicken soup was placed for hot holding at 900am, less then 4 hours ago.
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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicharron with internal temperature between 70-77F stored at ambient temperature on a speed rack with fan attached by the prep tables. The person in charge stated the chicharron had been removed from the walk-in at 600am, more than 4 hours ago. The chicharron was embargoed at the 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment provide huevos rancheros with undercooked/cooked to order eggs but have no consumer advisory on the menu.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Predefined Comment: Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in-use tongs stored between use hanging from the handles of the ovens with the food contact surfaces in direct contact with soiled un-sanitized surfaces of the oven covered with food debris/residues. Observed entire ladle including the handle submerged in the stew at the steam table.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a continuous pressure hose connected to a water supply line and faucet with no backflow device or air gap. Discussed installing approved back flow.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Predefined Comment: Provide an approved backflow device prior to re-inspection. All testable backflow devices must be certified. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed gap along the bottom of the door of the employee toilet room which opens directly to areas of food prep and cook line. Discussed a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector's notes
Observed missing coved base along the floor wall junction of the back wall next to the prep tables. Observed unsealed gap filled with accumulation of food debris and organic matter along the floor wall junction area missing coved base.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed build of food debris on the walls and on the wire storage racks in the walk in cooler. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed unsealed pitted concrete flooring by the steam table, missing ceiling tiles around the ventilation hood, and wall separation of FRP paneling by the 3comp/prep sinks. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 21, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No certified food manager certificate available at time of inspection. Obtain. 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 missing light shield for the overhead halogen lights in the walk-in refrigerator. Light shields are designed to prevent the breakage and contain the any debris in the event of breakage. Install. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 Addl Notes: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed fridge in deep defrost cycle and out of temperature while food was in food safe temperature ranges. Discussed having fridge looked at to reset defrost cycle and ensure good repair.
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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.
Sep 4, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager certificate available at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 cactus dish with cut tomatoes and a macaroni salad dish with internal temperatures of 59 degrees Fahrenheit in the buffet style cooler on the main service line. Unit had an ambient temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection. Per person in charge the items were prepared at 8:00am from cold ingredients and then placed out in the refrigeration unit. Items were placed on time as a control with discard time at 12:00pm, approximately four hours from the prep time. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two compartment buffet style refrigerators on the main service line with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit not able to maintain TCS foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is utilized as a convenience feature for customers and staff and is not vital to the food flow of the establishment. If unit is to be kept on the service line, it must be repaired prior to being used for any potentially hazardous foods. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code.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 Marcos.Report emailed.Inspection conducted with RS#1479.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: Marcos
2023
Nov 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at establishment at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present during all times of food preparation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Marcos Cornejo,Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0
Nov 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Attempted to arrive at establishment for routine inspection, but business and other businesses on same street were blocked off by police tape. Will conduct inspection at a later time.
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received an B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper hot holding techniques and fly trap usage with person in charge. Provided hand washing documents/ flyers/ stickers to person in charge.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and printed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Alicia Cornejo
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 handwash sink by hot holding table with no hand soap available to use. Soap was placed at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that hand soap must be available at every hand wash sink at all times. 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →