Carniceria El Herradero
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
52
Score
Carniceria El Herradero, located at 1416 E Broadway Rd in Mesa, AZ, had a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026. This inspection identified four critical violations and one minor violation, including issues with food separation, cross-contamination, warewashing, and hot holding. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility's historical pattern across seven scored inspections has predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
52
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, in the walk-in cooler, placed atop meats, also raw ground meat pan placed atop cooked food in the back room, upright cooler. discussed the proper storage for raw and rte food. mcesd food storage guidance document reviewed. manager relocated raw chicken, and raw ground beef to a designated lower shelf. corrected
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the warewashing final basin, noted sanitizer at 0ppm. discussed with manager on duty and kitchen staff. manager showed staff , sanitizer was refilled to 50 ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the front service hot case, cooked rice bags at 112-116 deg f . also, spaghetti at 116-123 deg f . discussed with manager. all removed and reheated to 165 deg f . daily, temperature check recommended. manager stated, they will start monitoring hot holding more frequently. please ensure rte/ tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the food upright cooler back food prep. room, near back entry, pans of cooler rice date 4-1-2026. also on site prepared salsa with diced/chopped tomatoes dated 3-29. discussed with manager. all removed. mcesd use by date and discard procedure reviewed with manager
3-501.18
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drain line under the three-compartment basin, leaking onto the back-room floor. manager placed a service call. please ensure plumbing pipe/fixtures are properly secured/sealed connections
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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