Carniceria La Herradura

10720 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Carniceria La Herradura has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Carniceria La Herradura trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler behind counter, observed boxes of raw shrimp being stored on a shelf under bins of raw marinated chicken. No cross contamination observed. Brought to attention of staff who moved shrimp. Raw proteins shall be stored according to cooking temperatures to prevent cross contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink near 3-compartment sink has water dripping from faucet when handles turned completely off. Repair sink so that it does not drip. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on backdoor, hallway, backwalls of kitchen and mop sink area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt and dust debris

6-501.12

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Witnessed raw, frozen shrimp in food preparation sink being thawed at room temperature

3-501.13

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria La Herradura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria La Herradura on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria La Herradura?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria La Herradura.

How does Carniceria La Herradura compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria La Herradura most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

No. Recent inspections at Carniceria La Herradura have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria La Herradura 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 La Herradura inspected?

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

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