Carniceria Del Torito

18337 E San Tan Blvd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carniceria Del Torito three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Queen Creek restaurants, the typical score is 95; Carniceria Del Torito is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector 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

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector 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

2-102.12(A)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The slicer for the cooked ham had an accumulation of dried organic matter

4-601.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Del Torito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Del Torito on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Carniceria Del Torito compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Carniceria Del Torito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Carniceria Del Torito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carniceria Del Torito have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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