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Carniceria Ponderosa 3

A

1909 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD2404838

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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10006020252026May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 29, 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 history4 on record

2026

Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of meat cutters, handles of equipment, walk-in doors, and other high contact areas.

Jan 8, 2026Routine3 coreA°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sinks used by employees in food prep areas or toilet rooms. 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shrimp thawing in a container of standing water in side the three compartment sink.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Discussed utilizing the prep sink adjacent to the three compartment sink for thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicharron hanging from speed rack in the walk-in with the ends of the chicharron in direct contact with the floor and wheels of the speed rack. Discussed food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. The person in charge discarded the ends of the chicharron at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink behind cookline wall no paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed front hand sink near cash register no soap. Soap provided at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

*2nd repeat* Observed Meat case improperly cold holding cows hoof, carne asada, chorizo, el pastor, Tripa, chicken quarters 44-47*f degrees. Per PIC item had been out of temperature less than 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°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 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.

May 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in fridge holding raw tilapia and raw pig skins between 48-50*f degrees. Per PIC walk-in had been operating below 41*f 3 hours prior. Items moved to retail walk-in fridge to cool. re-inspection for walk-in fridge is set under INSP-104096-2025

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed main large food service walk-in fridge holding ambient air temp of 50*f degrees holding TCS foods. Establishment is able to operate safely with the retail walk-in fridge and meat walk-in fridge at this time. Observed main cookline reach-in holding ambient air temperature of 45*f degrees holding TCS food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Re-inspection set for tomorrow (Thursday 5/29/24).

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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →