Carniceria Ponderosa 2

3510 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Carniceria Ponderosa 2 has five inspections in the public record. Carniceria Ponderosa 2 was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Carniceria Ponderosa 2 scores about where you'd expect for a Glendale restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ham, and bologna in display deli meat/fish case open with no discard date on packaging
3-501.17
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop wit handle in ice
3-304.12
86
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened deli meats in deli/fish case of meat department with no opened or discard dates. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Person in charge labeled and date marked items in deli case
3-501.17
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing in stagnant water in large gray tote
3-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed unclean floor between walk in cooler and meat display case in meat department of store. Floors are to cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris
6-501.12
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of glass cleaner on cold hold display counter and on bottom shelf with meat department equipment and tools. Cleaning supplies are to be stored with other chemicals and not with food and utensils. Glass cleaner was placed with other cleaning supplies
7-201.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between prep table and wall
3-304.12
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Ponderosa 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Ponderosa 2 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Ponderosa 2?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Ponderosa 2.

How does Carniceria Ponderosa 2 compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Carniceria Ponderosa 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Carniceria Ponderosa 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa 2 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Ponderosa 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.