Carniceria Los Vaqueros

6440 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Carniceria Los Vaqueros has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black material on fan guard of freezer fan unit. Discussed with person in charge the need to keep the fan guard clear to prevent material from blowing into contact with product. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dark organic matter on deflector of ice machine in back room. Discussed cleaning procedures and increasing cleaning frequency
4-602.11(E)
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dust on fan guards and ceiling of walk-in cooler. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with manager: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Per manager, an outside company will service and clean ice machine. Discussed having staff clean in between service to prevent growth of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Los Vaqueros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Los Vaqueros on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Los Vaqueros?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Los Vaqueros.

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

Carniceria Los Vaqueros most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Los Vaqueros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Los Vaqueros have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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