Carniceria Chihuahua

2522 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Carniceria Chihuahua has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Carniceria Chihuahua scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed guacamole, green salsa, and red salsa made in-house for retail sale on retail shelf in to-go containers without labels
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector 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
3-305.11
95
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available in kitchen restroom. Always provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Corrected by owner
6-301.12
90
Feb 27, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Chihuahua last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Chihuahua on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Carniceria Chihuahua compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Chihuahua most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Chihuahua's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Chihuahua have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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