Carniceria Ponderosa 2

3510 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Carniceria Ponderosa 2 five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time as a public health control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Glendale restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

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

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Chicharrons (with meat on them) held in a case, measuring with an internal temperature of 85 degrees F. PIC stated they use time as control and discard them every 2 hours. There was not any indication of time as control. Instructed PIC to document the time properly. Discussed time as control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bags of cooked rice in cooling phase. The rice was made approximately 4 hours prior and measured with an internal temperature of 52 degrees F. The bags were tied tightly. Instructed PIC to remove the rice from the bags to allow for proper cooling. Discussed cooling methods

3-501.15(B)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cabeza in walk in cooler at temperature of 45-50*F. As per the person in charge the cabeza was prepared early in morning and would not cool to 41*F within the next 15 minutes for 6 hour cooling parameters. Operator chose to discard instead of reheating product to 165*F and cool again

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ribs 120*F, carnitas 118*F and chorizo 119*F in display warmer of deli department. Doors in front of product had been open during inspection. Hot hold of food to be 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, the items were cooked prior to lunch and only in warmer for 1.5 hrs. Items were reheated to 165*F and placed back in warmer. Advised operator to check hot hold temperatures with metal stem thermometer to verify hot hold foods are at 135*F or greater

3-501.16(A)(1)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks in deli department of store stored on bottom shelf of prep table across from grill. Observed a coffee travel mug stored on ingredients on prep table in deli area. Employee drinks must be stored in an approved employee break area. Drinks were removed

2-401.11

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Pico de Gallo, guacamole and Verde salsa and cooling table with temperatures of 45-50*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F unless using time as control. As per the person in charge the items were filled at 9:00am and to be discarded at 1:00pm. Person in charge marked food to be discarded ay 1:00 pm. Provided hand outs to assist with time as control documentation for foods

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

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, “time as a public health control” 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 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa 2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

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