Carniceria Los Reyes

1603 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Carniceria Los Reyes has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Eating, drinking, or using tobacco” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Carniceria Los Reyes on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated display counter for beef with an internal temperature of 45*F measured with a min/max thermometer. Person in charge adjusted temperature and observed temperature drop to 41*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Several spray bottles of chemicals had no name. The manager then wrote the names of the chemicals on the bottles

7-102.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The threshold area of the walk-in freezer is in disrepair and must be refitted with sheet metal

6-201.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two employee drinks were stored in the meat case near the meat. Store employee drinks in areas away from food items. The manager then moved the drinks

2-401.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: One of the wiping-cloth buckets had a very weak chlorine sanitizer concentration. The manager had the wiping-cloth buckets remade and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2

3-304.14

May 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee's open can of soda was sitting on the meat-cutting board. The owner then discarded the drink. Employee drinks must have a lid and a straw and be stored in a designated area away from food-prep areas

2-401.11

Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair

Inspector notes: One of the dumpsters had a melted lid and could not be closed properly. Have the lid or entire dumpster replaced so the lids can be properly closed

5-501.111

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo links stored directly above raw beef and raw pork items in walk-in unit at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo links stored in display case directly on top of metal plate with no protective coverings. PIC wrapped chorizo links in protective covering at time of inspection. Ensure unpackaged food be protected from environmental sources of contamination. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Los Reyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Los Reyes on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Los Reyes?

Across the inspection record, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Los Reyes.

How does Carniceria Los Reyes compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Carniceria Los Reyes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carniceria Los Reyes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Los Reyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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