PlateScore

Carniceria Ponderosa 3

A

1909 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2404839

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 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 history3 on record

2026

Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed all food items cooked and packaged onsite or portioned from bulk and displayed for consumer self service retail sale to be properly labeled and date marked.

Jan 8, 2026Routine1 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.

2025

May 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this 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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →