Carniceria El Potrero

624 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Carniceria El Potrero has been inspected nine times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Carniceria El Potrero's latest score is in line with the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. Hood filters as well

4-602.13

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Precleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers stored as clean still having past date marking stickers. Person in charge had these containers cleaned again. Discussed the importance of removing past date stickers to ensure the item is properly cleaned

4-603.12

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: No paper towels in the women's restroom. The owner then had paper towels installed. Maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times

6-301.12

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Inspector notes: The workers were using a squeegee to push unclean water out of the rear door and into the rear delivery area outside. Do not discard mopwater and unclean water into outside areas. Use a mop and mopbucket and discard the mopwater in the mopsink

5-403.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in 3-compartment sink while dishes were being washed. The employee then added bleach and rechecked- ok at 200 ppm Cl2

4-501.114(F1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. He was working at the other location. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of insecticide in back food storage area. Owner discarded during inspection. Pest control must be performed by a licensed pest control applicator

7-202.11

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

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

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in a sanitizer bucket at a concentration of >200 ppm employee informed sanitizer is for cleaning food and nonfood contact surfaces and adjusted sanitizer to within required specification

7-202.12(A-B)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large buildup of black debris on the surface othe hood for outdoor grill. Clean frequently to minimize contamination

4-602.13

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment's Certified Food Protection Manager was not present at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a screw top lidded drink. Covered drinks with a lid and straw are allowed. The drink was disposed of at the time of inspection

2-401.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the large cutting board in the center of the prep area with deep cuts. Please replace or resurface the board to be easily cleanable

4-501.12

Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed missing lids on the dumpster in the back area. Replace with a new dumpster that has a lid

5-501.113

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dirty cardboard lining some of the shelves of the walk-in. Remove the cardboard and clean and sanitize as necessary

6-501.12

Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Inspector notes: Observed the outdoor prep area ventilation filters heavily soiled. Clean as necessary

4-202.18

Jul 23, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria El Potrero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria El Potrero on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria El Potrero?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carniceria El Potrero.

How does Carniceria El Potrero compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Carniceria El Potrero most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria El Potrero 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 Potrero inspected?

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

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