Carniceria Mana

8240 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Carniceria Mana stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilize chlorine sanitizter but have no chlorine test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration available in the establishment
4-302.14
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepares and offers for sale to the public raw marinated shrimp ceviche and aguachiles but have no parasite destruction letter from seafood provider
3-402.12
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed establishment display for sale raw marinated shrimp ceviche and aguachiles but have no consumer advisory posted
3-603.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided operator written instructions for cleaning bodily fluid via email
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the prep table
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
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May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of raw chicken breast stored above boxes of raw beef chuck in the walk in 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)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Mana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Mana on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Mana?

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

How does Carniceria Mana compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Mana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Mana's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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