Carniceria Tres Potrillos

3202 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Carniceria Tres Potrillos has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed some black debris/grease in BBQ grill at outdoor patio. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as necessary

6-501.12

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and black debris at filters under exhaust hood in kitchen area and in BBQ grill at outdoor patio. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as necessary

6-501.12

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink installed at outdoor BBQ grill with no hot water available. Hot water at hand sink shall be minimum 100*F internal temperature for adequate hand washing by 01/26/26. Water at time of inspection had internal temperature of (65*F)

5-202.12(B-D)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Internal temperature of 51 degrees F to 55degrees F for cooked beans stored in walk-in refrigeration unit. Per operator, beans were cooked and placed in walk-in refrigeration at 9pm day prior. Beans have exceeded the 6hour time for rapid cooling from 135*F to 41*F. Operator proceeded to discard beans at time of inspection. Discussed rapid cooling methods at time of inspection

3-501.14

Jun 4, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Ensure that a person with a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate is always on site during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed Chicharrones stored at room temperature with internal temperature of 80*F. Per operator, Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) is used as a safety control. Observed missing time stamp on Chicharrones, operator proceeded to discard approximatley ~5lbs of chicharrones at time of inspection. Ensure to submit a TPHC written policy for approval prior to using time for Chicharrones and Chiles Asados. Discussed with operator to ensure a written policy is submitted for review and approval of using TPHC prior to re-inspection

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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Ensure that a person with a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate is always on site during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Ensure to provide Certified Food Protection Manager Certification

2-102.12(A)

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed PIC with no CFPM. Discussed with PIC that CFPM is required at time of inspection and during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside panel on ice machine with organic matter and ice scooper stored on top of ice machince. Discussed with PIC that panel needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized as well as scooper and free of organic matter. Scooper needs to be stored in a pan or bucket

4-602.11(E)

Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed foodservice worker with coffee mug, cellphone, wrapped breakfast bar on prep table where prepping vegetables. Discussed with PIC that personal items should not be on prep table and that drinking items should be in a cup with lid and straw

7-209.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Tres Potrillos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Tres Potrillos on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Tres Potrillos?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Tres Potrillos.

How does Carniceria Tres Potrillos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carniceria Tres Potrillos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carniceria Tres Potrillos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Tres Potrillos 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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