Carniceria Zamora

6256 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Carniceria Zamora, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumption of animal foods that are raw”, showing up two times.

Carniceria Zamora scores about where you'd expect for a Glendale restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish

Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepares and served raw marinated shrimp ceviche but did not have updated parasite destruction letter from seafood provider

3-402.12

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepare and serve raw marinated shrimp ceviche but have no consumer advisory posted

3-603.11

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicharron with meat with no time stamp at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) verified these items are under time as a control at time of inspection and confirmed items were made an hour before inspection. Employee had placed tag with date and no time. Explained to PIC that time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Items should not exceed over 4 hours based on time as a control policy. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

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

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory and asterisk on menu noting that the shrimp ceviche sold is raw, marinated in lime. PIC confirmed they did not have a consumer advisory and confirmed the shrimp ceviche is only marinated in lime. Explained to PIC that offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Provided PIC a copy of a consumer advisory and added asterisk at time of inspection

3-603.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spoons and tongs used to serve food in the hot line in a bucket with water at a temperature of 72*F at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food debris along storage racks inside walk-in cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean storage racks prior to next routine inspection. Discussed limiting potential contaminants inside walk-in cooler

6-501.12

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Zamora last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Carniceria Zamora?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carniceria Zamora.

How does Carniceria Zamora compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Carniceria Zamora most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Carniceria Zamora's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Zamora 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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