Carniceria Mr Muuu

1628 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Carniceria Mr Muuu has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Carniceria Mr Muuu's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of 200+PPM chlorine sanitizer on the floor beneath the 3-comp sink at time of inspection. PIC remade the solution; which then tested over 200PPM chlorine sanitizer again. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilizing speed racks for storage of pork skin drying. Pork was observed in contact with visibly dirty portions of speed rack. PIC stated that they hadn't cleaned the speed racks currently in-use since Friday, 9/26. Discussed with PIC alternative food contact surfaces designed for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all pork skins to another set of speed racks to be relocated into the main walk-in cooler. Also observed pots and pans placed on the drying rack with visible dried food debris on the food contact surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food contact surfaces that were visibly soiled were relocated to the warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic jug hand-fashioned into a scoop placed inside and blocking the main hand sink basin on the cook line at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of maintaining all hand sinks free of obstructions with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic tub of raw marinating chicken being stored directly atop raw beef and packaged beef tallow. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. 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)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several knives being stored on a magnetic strip above the meat cutting station with dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces. Also observed mixing head attachment stored on a drying rack, after going through the wash/rinse/sanitize process in the warewashing area of the back room, while having dried flour residue on the food-contact surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic bottle fashioned into a scoop being stored in and obstructing the designated hand sink on the cooking line. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP white fish in the process of thawing, being stored inside the deli display cooler while still packaged. Discussed proper thawing procedures with PIC. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Mr Muuu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Mr Muuu on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Mr Muuu?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Mr Muuu.

How does Carniceria Mr Muuu compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Mr Muuu most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Mr Muuu's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carniceria Mr Muuu means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.