Carniceria Del Torito

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

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Carniceria Del Torito has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Queen Creek restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A certified manager was not on-site at the time of 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

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A box of raw chicken was stored above a box of raw beef in the walk-in cooler. A rack of covered rice and other ready-to-eat foods was near the meat saw. Instructed the owner to relocate all ready-to-eat foods to the other side of the walk-in cooler/cutting room

3-304.11

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

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink inside the cutting room did not have paper towels or any other hand-drying device

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The grinder in the cutting room, which was not used today, per the employee, had an accumulation of organic matter

4-601.11(A)

Employee wearing dirty outer clothing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The employee's apron was heavily soiled. The employee also handles raw and ready-to-eat foods. Recommend changing aprons when going from raw to ready-to-eat foods or using a disposable apron when handling raw foods. The employee changed his apron

2-304.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Del Torito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Del Torito on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Carniceria Del Torito most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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