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Carniceria Agave

3525 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Carniceria Agave six times, with records going back to 2024. Carniceria Agave was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed steam table display with missing metal frame on one side of glass door, exposing glass and hinges on ice machine door are broken. Discussed with PIC that physical facility and equipment required to be in good repair at all times
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed broken plexi-glass and missing metal bars on meat display doors, broken ice machine door, seals on reach-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator that are torn and have dirt buildup. Discussed with PIC that equipment and physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
90
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris on sliding track and around sliding doors of display case. 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
6-501.12
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp left to thaw out in hand sink behind meat display case, Discussed with PIC that hand sinks ae not to be used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Shrimp was moved at time of inspection
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Agave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Agave on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Agave?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Agave.

How does Carniceria Agave compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Agave most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Agave's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Agave have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Agave means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carniceria Agave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carniceria Agave is inspected around four times per year on average.

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