Carniceria El Rancho Grande

4227 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Carniceria El Rancho Grande, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. 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 one violation per visit.

Carniceria El Rancho Grande's latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer compartment of 3-comp sink in the bakery area to have 0PPM chlorine sanitizer during active dishwashing. Discussed frequency of sanitizer testing with PIC. PIC remade the basin to meet sanitizer requirements of 50-100PPM chlorine at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Most of the pastry cabinet doors are not self-closing. Install self-closing devices on those pastry-cabinet doors that do not self-close

3-305.11

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: One of the cutting boards for cooked meats is excessively worn, hollowed out, has cut marks, and is stained with meat and grease. Have the cutting board replaced,

4-101.11(B-E)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in house Bolillo (bread) with cream cheese filling being hot held with internal temperatures of 110-117*F. Person in charge states they were placed in the hot holding unit less than 30 mins prior to inspection but were placed on Time as a Public Health Control at the time of inspection to be disposed of after 3 hours if not sold. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria El Rancho Grande last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria El Rancho Grande on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Carniceria El Rancho Grande compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria El Rancho Grande most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria El Rancho Grande's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria El Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande 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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