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Carniceria El Oaxaqueno

12005 Nw Grand Ave El, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Carniceria El Oaxaqueno's latest score is in line with the El Mirage average of 98. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a deli slicer with dried food debris along the back of the blade. Per PIC the deli slicer had not been used since Sunday to slice meat. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: At time of inspection facility did not have any chlorine test strips for their sanitizer solutions. When asked owner stated they were out and awaiting delivery. Educated PIC that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a large puddle of blood inside the walk-in, piles of used gloves inside case, and excessive dried food debris on the wall. Educated PIC that 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed containers of meat being stored on the ground in the center of the walk-in refrigeration unit. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Correct prior to next routine inspection
3-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a pool of accumulated blood from open boxes of meat in the walk-in refrigeration unit. PIC stated it had pooled earlier that day when they opened the boxes of meat to prepare for the day. Instructed PIC that the 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria El Oaxaqueno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno.

How does Carniceria El Oaxaqueno compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

Carniceria El Oaxaqueno most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the El Mirage average of 98.

Has Carniceria El Oaxaqueno's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria El Oaxaqueno 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 El Oaxaqueno inspected?

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

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