Carniceria La Constancia
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Carniceria La Constancia stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Carniceria La Constancia trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the hot case, cooked beef at 102-112 deg f . noted the hot case door, partially open. informed manager. manager removed all beef. reheated to 165 deg f
3-501.16(A)(1)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in use , checked, flashing on tests strip for chlorine, exceeding 200 ppm. showed manager. manager drained and refilled. 50 ppm chlorine established
7-204.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed sandwich cooler in the cookline at 55-48 deg f . showed facility manager. please service / adjust food reach-in cooler. suggested to remove all tcs food. please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f . manager will place a service call. re-inspection scheduled for 5-1-2026
4-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Please provide paper towel for employee restroom, handwashing basin. manager was informed, paper towel obtained. corrected
6-301.12
61
Feb 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Establishment deli, reach-in cooler table not working. per manager needs compressor replacement. awaiting a bid/repair. please repair the food prep. cooler, please ensure the unit can maintain 41 deg f or cooler for tcs food, please do not store tcs food in the cooler till repaired or replaced. re-inspection scheduled 2-3-2026
4-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Facility uses chlorine for sanitizer. manager could not find test strip. please obtain sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled.2-3-2026
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Facility prepares cooked beef, carnitas, noted multiple pans of cooked /cooled shredded beef and steak beef in the walk-in cooler pans. no use by date. mcesd use by date guidance policy reviewed. please ensure all onsite prepared rte/tcs food pans have use by dates. manager will prepare labels
3-501.17
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Inspector notes: Observed employee extra clean aprons hung in the toilet room facility near the water closet. discussed with manager. please select a different area for employee aprons to minimize possible contamination. use of a clothes rack in the entry area to foodservice reviewed
6-305.11
70
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on site prepared chlorine sanitizer flashing dark, black on test strip, discussed with facility manager. manager discarded sanitizer. fresh chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm established
7-204.11
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deli staff , preparing tortillas, grilling tomatoes and vegetables. all rte product food handled with bare hand after the final finished/cooked phase. discussed with staff and manager regarding strategies to minimize bare hand contact. (use of food handler gloves, or food tongs reviewed.) manager provided food handler gloves
3-301.11(B)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Establishment deli, reach-in cooler table not working. per manager needs compressor replacement. awaiting a bid/repair. please repair the food prep. cooler, please ensure the unit can maintain 41 deg f or cooler for tcs food. please do not store tcs food in the cooler till repaired or replaced. re-inspection scheduled
4-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Facility uses chlorine for sanitizer. manager could not find test strip. please obtain sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled
4-302.14
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The deli and meat only has one handwashing station at the entry point to the meat and cookline. hand washing sink was blocked with chairs. the drain plumbing disconnected, hand washing water running to grounds. also the hot water valve was spinning but no water coming out. had a conversation with manager on duty regarding the minimum requirements for the hand washing station, availability and functionality. manager connected the drain, removed bucket from ground, manager fixed the hot water valve
5-202.12(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Facility prepares cooked beef, carnitas, noted multiple pans of cooked /cooled shredded beef and steak beef in the walk-in cooler pans. no use by date. mcesd use by date guidance policy reviewed. please ensure all onsite prepared rte/tcs food pans have use by dates. manager will prepare labels
3-501.17
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on site wrapped tortillas placed under raw meat in the cooler. also raw meat , in the walk-in cooler placed hanging over cooked open pans of carnitas. discussed with manager. on site prepared rte food were relocated to a designated area in the walk-in cooler. please ensure minimizing cross contamination
3-302.11(A3-8)
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Inspector notes: Observed employee extra clean aprons hung in the toilet room facility near the water closet. discussed with manager. please select a different area for employee aprons to minimize possible contamination. use of a clothes rack in the entry area to foodservice reviewed
6-305.11
45
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk-in cooked chicharron stored between boxes of raw chicken. Per PIC he just put that there and was going to cook it more with salsa verde later today. PIC moved the cooked chicharron to a higher shelf away from any possible contamination at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cooked items inside the walk-in without a date marking on. Per PIC, the cooked barbacoa was October 4th, menudo and beans from yesterday the 5th. PIC labeled all cooked items at time of inspection
3-501.17
78
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)
95
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic containers with salsa inside the fridge with an internal temperature of 50*F with a lid on. Per PIC, the employees forgot to leave the cooked salsas uncovered less than 2 hours ago. PIC placed all salsas inside the walk in in an uncovered metal container to cool down faster at time of inspection
3-501.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk-in multiple cooked items such as menudo, cabeza and barbacoa without a datemarking on. Per PIC, all cooked items were either from Sunday January 26th or Tuesday Jan 28th. PIC properly date marked all cooked items inside the walk in at time of inspection
3-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debri/grease throughout the cooking/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)
70
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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 nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carniceria La Constancia?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited four 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 61 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 three 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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