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Carniceria Chihuahua

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2522 N 16th St, Phoenix 85006

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500845

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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An inspection on Jun 24, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Dec 21, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

10006020252026Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2026 — Routine — score 54 (2 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)54
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 24, 2026Routine2 priority3 foundation1 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.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, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days 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. Observed establishment has expanded food processes to include a bakery operation and installed a bakery production area adjacent to the back kitchen. Discussed submitting a remodel application.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sink with water supply shut off, no hand soap, and no paper towels. Person in charge turned on water supply valves to the handwash sink, provided hand soap and paper towels, at the time of inspection. 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.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked pork belly, roasted peppers, and sauteed onions with internal temperature between 90-110 in the hot holding display case. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed for hot holding less than 1 hour 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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicharron pork strips with internal temperature of 73F stored at ambient on top of a speed rack in front of a fan. The person in charge stated the pork strips had been placed out for drying less than 30 minutes ago. Observed raw packaged meats with internal temperatures between 46-48F in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge stated the meats had been placed for cold holding less than 4 hours ago.

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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: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a can of Raid pesticide stored on top of a reach in cooler.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 45.8F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. The person in charge adjusted thermostat in the walk-in cooler and observed minimum ambient temperature lower to 39.8F at the time of 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed holes with exposed ceiling and wall structures in the back kitchen and bakery area.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.

Feb 23, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed guacamole, green salsa, and red salsa made in-house for retail sale on retail shelf in to-go containers without labels.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Aug 15, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

A sack of potatoes and a sack of onions were stored directly on the floor in the storage area. Do not store food items directly on the floor. The owner then moved the items to a shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Jun 2, 2025Routine1 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

No paper towels available in kitchen restroom. Always provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Corrected by owner. Corrective Action: Corrected 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: No handsoap in kitchen restroom. Always provide handsoap at all handwashing sinks. Corrected by owner. 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.

Feb 27, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Final

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 →