Carniceria El Tapatio

4362 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Carniceria El Tapatio six times, with records going back to 2024. Carniceria El Tapatio was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple semi frozen hermetically sealed slabs of beef thawing in or near the three-compartment sink. Alerted staff and trained them on proper thawing techniques. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process
3-501.13
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler currently not in good repair. No TCS food was stored in the unit. The repair is currently scheduled for this week. Adequate alternative refrigeration is available to operate safely
4-501.11
95
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria El Tapatio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria El Tapatio on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Carniceria El Tapatio compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Carniceria El Tapatio most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria El Tapatio 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 Tapatio 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 Tapatio inspected?

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