Carniceria Ponderosa 3

1909 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa 3 stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Carniceria Ponderosa 3 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sinks used by employees in food prep areas or toilet rooms. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees

6-301.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp thawing in a container of standing water in side the three compartment sink

3-501.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicharron hanging from speed rack in the walk-in with the ends of the chicharron in direct contact with the floor and wheels of the speed rack. Discussed food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. The person in charge discarded the ends of the chicharron at the time of inspection

3-305.11

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink behind cookline wall no paper towels

6-301.12

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed main large food service walk-in fridge holding ambient air temp of 50*f degrees holding TCS foods. Establishment is able to operate safely with the retail walk-in fridge and meat walk-in fridge at this time. Observed main cookline reach-in holding ambient air temperature of 45*f degrees holding TCS food items

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Ponderosa 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Ponderosa 3 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Carniceria Ponderosa 3 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Ponderosa 3 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Ponderosa 3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa 3 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Ponderosa 3 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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