Carniceria Michoacan

3549 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85019

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Carniceria Michoacan has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Carniceria Michoacan's latest score of 78 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

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

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Unsafe or contaminated food not properly discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drop pieces of baked bread on the floor then pick them up and place them on the prep table where employee was actively working kneading dough. Discussed discarding food that may have been contaminated and protecting food prep area/food equipment from contamination. Employee discarded the bread at the time of inspection and sanitized prep table

3-701.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of soils and food residues on the walls behind and around food equipment and prep table in the baking corner

6-501.12

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: ***3rd CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** Observed no 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)

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed second designated handwashing sink by the 3 compartment (closest to bakery area) with excessive amounts of food debris and a drain plug at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they sometimes use the sink for thawing/food prep. Explained to PIC that the second handwashing sink has been designated for pure handwashing only. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no 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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris alongside wall and underneath prep table in bakery area. Explained to PIC that a 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

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Michoacan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Michoacan on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Michoacan?

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

How does Carniceria Michoacan compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Michoacan most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Michoacan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Michoacan 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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