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Carniceria Mocsin

12450 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged eight inspections at Carniceria Mocsin, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 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.

The pattern that stands out is “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Onserved both band saw and meat slicer in meat department unclean with old protein matter on blades. Equipment is to be washed, rinsed and sanitized after use. Equipment was cleaned at time of inspection. Advised person in charge that equioment is to be washed, rinsed and sanitized after use
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no person on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Onserved both band saw and meat slicer in meat department unclean with old protein matter on blades. Equipment is to be washed, rinsed and sanitized after use. Equipment was cleaned at time of inspection. Advised person in charge that equioment is to be washed, rinsed and sanitized after use
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed small glass front refrigerator next to warm food case at 52*F. Observed that condensing area was covered with a thick frost. Person unplugged refrigerator to defrost after remove Temperature Control for Safety Foods. Advised staff to monitor condenser and fan area to make certain area does not freeze. Reinspection of facility to verify cold hold unit is able to hold food at 41*F on or before Monday June 9, 2025
4-301.11
Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in small glass front display cooler next to warmer in meat/deli area to verify cold hold temperature inside unit. Refrigeration units must have a thermometer on the inside that shows accurate ambient temperature
4-203.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no person on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed deli meat cooler across from three compartment sink with an ambient temperature of 47*F. Cold hold equipment must keep food at 41*F or lower. During inspection it was observed that there was ice build up in the condenser and fan area. Staff unplugged equipment to defrost. Advised staff to verify refrigerator is holding a temperature of less than 41*F prior to returning food to unit
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp being thawed in stagnant water on prep table, and frozen chicken and beef being thawed at room temperature by meat cutting equipment
3-501.13
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner on prep table between box of dried peppers and box of avocados. Cleaning supplies must not be stored or placed with food and single use materials. Spray bottle was placed with other cleaning supplies
7-201.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed missing light bulb in walk in cooler in back of store. Walk in coolers are to have sufficient lighting for staff to see contents
6-303.11
82
Jul 29, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that small deli refrigerator in meat department had an internal ambient temperature of 50*F. Units holing old food must keep food at 41*F or lower. Product was removed from refrigeration and placed in other cold hold units on site. Digital thermometer on unit displayed 41*F. Owner turned unit off to defrost and will verify that it holds food at 41*F or lower the next day. Reinspection to verify small refrigerator unit across from three compartment sink is hold food at 41*F or less will be completed on or before 7/29/2024
4-301.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink on band saw in meat preparation area. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Drink was removed from work station
2-401.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Mocsin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Mocsin on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Mocsin?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Mocsin.

How does Carniceria Mocsin compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Carniceria Mocsin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carniceria Mocsin 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 Mocsin 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 Mocsin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carniceria Mocsin is inspected around five times per year on average.

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