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Carniceria Del Torito LLC

A

18337 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500984

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

90
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

10006020252026Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed finishing on going repair, and cleaning frequency

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. 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.

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Repeat Violation 2nd consecution violation 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

Feb 19, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Feb 11, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee health policies and clean-up procedures for fecal and vomit procedures. Emailed these documents and the new owner packet. Discussed ongoing repairs in the dishwashing area and the cleaning frequency of the meat saw and grinder.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A certified food protection manager was not on-site during the inspection. 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.

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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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Open buckets of potatoes and other packaged, ready-to-eat foods for the restaurant were stored next to the meat saw in the walk-in cooler. Instructed the owner to relocate all ready-to-eat foods to the other side of the walk-in cooler/cutting room prior to using the meat saw. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 2/13/26.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Two pans of cooked potatoes were on the service line at 120F-130F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2025

Aug 25, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the employee illness policy and fecal and vomit cleanup procedures. Emailed FDA Form-1B and guidance document for the clean-up procedures. Reviewed pest control treatments done by a licensed pest control company, and not using fly swatters.

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

Inspector's notes

The hand-washing sink by the 3-compartment sink and in the cooking area did not have a paper towel or another approved handwashing device.

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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. 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: The handwashing sink in the cooking area was without soap. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

The slicer for the cooked ham had an accumulation of dried organic matter.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →