Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.
Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella scores about where you'd expect for a Mesa restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of cooked beef, cooked chicken and shredded beef in the steam table at 109-116 deg f. per manager cooked yesterday. proper reheating for food brought out of the walk-in cooler for immediate service reviewed. manager removed all 3 food pans. all reheated to 165 on oven /grill area. please monitor reheating
3-403.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the facility walk-in cooler. , pans of cooked food such as cooked chicken, and cooked pork, placed in the middle shelf, below raw pans of cut meta. proper storage of raw and rte food reviewed. mcesd food storage guidance document provided. manager relocated cooked food pans to a higher designated shelf in the walk-in cooler. corrected
3-302.11(A1-2)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the facility outdoor cooking hand washing station. informed manager. soap obtained
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure the facility has a certified food manager. list of available resources on esd.aricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 pans of cooked food such as cooked pork, longanisa, and cooked beef placed in the meat walk-in cooler, and wrapped with plastic. bins were 87 deg f . per manager cooked in the morning. proper 2 tier cooling reviewed. please ensure cooling food is placed in open shallow pans , either in the outdoor or indoor facility walk-in cooler, near the fan blower shelf to expedite the cooling process. manager removed plastic covers. food relocated. 41 deg f established
3-501.15(B)
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility hot food area metal stem thermometer, not turning on. showed manager. manager obtained new battery from store. replaced. corrected
4-204.112(A-D)
58
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Please obtain paper towel for the outdoor cooking hand washing station. informed manager
6-301.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed at the kitchen , hand washing and adjacent prep basin, draining slowly. informed staff in charge. all service. proper drainage provided
5-205.15(B)
86
Feb 19, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the facility walk-in cooler. pans of cooked beans at 63 deg f. per manager, prepared the previous days. metal pans were wrapped and placed atop each other near the walk-in entry shelves. cooling starategies such as utilizing smaller(shallower) metal pans, ice bath were reviewed. also pans of cooked chicken prepared the night before1-27-2025 noted at 49-50 deg f wrapped in the walk-in cooler. manager discarded and removed all. see embargo
3-501.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the deli hot line steam table, noted pans of cooked beef, and cooked choped chicken , and pans of bone in beef, all at 112-127 deg f . showed staff and manager on duty. manager removed all, reheated food pans to 165 deg f . please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the front service cookline, employee open soda beverage can was left on the food cutting boards. showed manager. discarded. use of a designated area, and use of a container with lids and straws reviewed
6-403.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure facility has a certified food manager at the time of operations. facility manager stated , she is signing up for the course. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the cookline , some plastic and styrofoam containers, filled with ingredients, powders/granules. manager was informed. all removed and labeled by manager during the inspection. corrected, also the spray bottled filled with liquid without a label were identified as water. labeled by manager during the inspection
3-302.12
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: At the walk-in cooler, observed pans of cooked beef, cooked chicken at 57-72 deg f . per label prepared on 9-8. 2 tier cooling , use of flat smaller food pans and ice bath reviewed. suggested not to wrap hot food till cooling verified. manager will re coach staff on the cooling guidelines. mcesd cooling guidance documents provided. manager discarded food
3-501.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: At the food prep. hand washing sink, no paper towel . manager was informed. paper towel was refilled. corrected
6-301.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. counters. informed manager. all removed. chlorine at 50 ppm established for designated sanitizer wiping towels
3-304.14
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella.
How does Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.
Has Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella 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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