Carniceria Ponderosa

2340 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Carniceria Ponderosa trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed glass cleaner spray bottle stored next to packaged and unpackaged vegetables inside the produce display case
7-201.11
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed minimum ambient temperature between 44-48F in the reach-in cooler with dairy based TCS desserts next to the baked goods display case. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach-in cooler and placed work order for service at the time of inspection
4-301.11
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Ponderosa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Ponderosa on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Carniceria Ponderosa compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Carniceria Ponderosa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Ponderosa have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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