Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella

819 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella has four 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.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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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)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser for bakery hand washing basin was empty. informed manager. manager obtained paper towel

6-301.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the time of inspection, inspector proceeded to wash hands at the bakery food prep. area, hand washing station. noted water from the under the hand washing basin discharging to bakery floor. the pipe to p-trap was not connected. informed manager. manager contacted a servicing . pipes were properly reconnected and sealed

5-205.15(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the bakery, prep. area, spray bottles filled. inquired about the contents. manager identified and labeled as food grade oil. labeled during the inspection

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth left on the bakery prep. stations. discussed with manager on duty. all removed. designated sanitizer chlorine solution at 50 ppm established

3-304.14

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bakery food prep. station, observed chemicals placed on the same shelf and above food containers. discussed with manager. wd-40 and disinfectant spray bottles were relocated by manager to a designated area. corrected

7-201.11

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

Inspector notes: Unable to get paper towel at the bakery food prep. hand washing basin. showed manager. manager. found a key for paper towel dispenser. service by manager

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with manager on duty

2-102.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Assorted food plastic and Styrofoam container filled with ingredients. per manager all related to spices for bakery. all removed , bottles marked as water,

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth left on the counters. discussed with bakery staff /manager to keep wet wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution. manager prepared chlorine at 50 ppm . towel removed

3-304.14

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 four 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 two 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.

How often is Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella is inspected around three times per year on average.

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