Carniceria El Tapatio

4362 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Carniceria El Tapatio has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed ice, packaged onsite, for sale without proper labels. Discussed with the manager that ice packaged in the establishment for sale shall be labeled with the following information: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate weight; 6) In English. Per Manager, they will work on a solution. Per staff, they will work on a solution

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed Chicharrones with meat on them sitting out at room temperature. They measured with an internal temperature of 72 degrees F. The intention with the product is to hot hold them. They had been out at room temperature for a couple of hours. The PIC made room in warmer for the remaining product that was left sitting out. Discussed hot holding and alternative options such as time as control

3-501.16(A)(1)

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed Menudo, Cooked beef, and Cooked beans in a refrigerator- all sored with lids securely on them and measuring with internal temperatures of 49 degrees F. The items were made1-2 days prior to inspection. These items were recommended for discard due to exceeding cooling time parameters. Discussed proper cooling parameters

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed Chicharrónes in a drying out phase and also a holding phase. The chicharrónes drying out by fan measured with an internal temperature of 66 degrees and the chicharrónes that were being held on the counter in a box measured with an internal temperature of 80 degrees F. Both items were recommended for discard due to uncertainty of times and lack of cold/hot holding space. Discussed alternative cooling and drying procedures

3-501.15(A)

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

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 one violation 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.

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