Carniceria La Constancia

1109 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Carniceria La Constancia has been inspected eight times since 2024. Carniceria La Constancia was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility staff preparing chicharrónes. once fried ,rte food was placed back in the raw meat cardboard boxes. discussed with manager to use cleanable on site NSF, commercial/cleanable food grade approved containers. manager started placing rte on site prepared food in clean plastic tubs,

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: No paper towel at the employee restroom, hand washing station. paper towel dispenser. informed manager. paper towels obtained

6-301.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility packages assorted salsa 8oz jars, no use by date stickers available for onsite salsa containers sold from meat market. MCESD use by date policy reviewed. also, the proper permitting resources for packaging salsa on site described./reviewed. manager stated salsa containers were filled on Saturday. mcesd date marking guidance document reviewed

3-501.17

Feb 2, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, assorted chemicals spray bottles and other chemical bottles placed on the meat slicer table. discussed with manager. proper placement for chemicals reviewed. manager removed chemicals

7-201.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the raw meat cooler, packages of onsite wrapped tortilla bread placed under raw meat pans. showed manager. tortillas were removed

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Facility hand washing basin serving the meat and the deli department was in disrepair. no hot water. the drain line not connected. a bucket placed under the basin to capture the fluids. also the sink was blocked off by chairs . the mixing hot water faucet valve was not running. showed manager. manager temporarily attached drained lines and connected the hot water . re-inspection scheduled for Monday 1-26-2026

5-202.12(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Observed assorted salsa, and guac dips, prepared on side placed in the middle of the meat cooler, no use by date on the individual plastic containers. inquired about the date and time of preparation. per manager prepared on Thursday. proper use by date stickers and department guidance document reviewed. manager will print use by dates with ingredients for each to go plastic packaged containers

3-501.17

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Inquired about the facility sanitizer test strip. facility uses chlorine. unable to locate sanitizer test strip. please obtain sanitizer tests strips. re-inspection scheduled

4-302.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth left on the slicing surfaces and front of meat cooler. checked sanitizer bucket. noted at 0ppm. showed manager. manager removed towels. fresh sanitizer, chlorine at 50-100 ppm established

3-304.14

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site

2-102.12(A)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored right next to a meat slicer. Per PIC, the spray bottle contained degreaser. PIC labeled spray bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Wood, Use Limitation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a piece of wood being stored below the meat slicer. Per PIC, this piece of wood was used as measurement for some meat cuts. PIC discarded the piece of wood at time of inspection

4-101.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debri/grease throughout the prepping/equipment area

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site

2-102.12(A)

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria La Constancia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria La Constancia on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria La Constancia?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria La Constancia.

How does Carniceria La Constancia compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Carniceria La Constancia most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Carniceria La Constancia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carniceria La Constancia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carniceria La Constancia inspected?

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

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