Carniceria El Potrero

624 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Carniceria El Potrero has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Carniceria El Potrero scores about where you'd expect for a Mesa restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
4-602.13
95
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen beef tongues were thawing in cold standing water. Use cold running water to thaw meats. The tongues were then removed for use
3-501.13
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in one of the wiping-cloth buckets. The employee then remade and rechecked the sanitizer- ok at 100 ppm Cl2
3-304.14
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat employee lathering hands at the hand sink directly under running water. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands for at least 20 seconds outside of running water
2-301.12
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

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 seven inspections in total.

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 one violation 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 four times per year on average.