El Alamo Carniceria

773 E Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85225

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

El Alamo Carniceria has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chandler restaurant scores 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No paper towels in the restroom. The paper towels were located on a small table outside the restroom, causing people with wet hands to touch the doorknob upon exiting the restroom. The owner was advised that the paper towels must be in the restroom, instead of on a table outside the restroom. The owner then had the paper towels returned to the restroom

6-301.12

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Two damp wiping cloths were on the countertops and had not been returned promptly to the wiping-cloth buckets. Return damp wiping-cloths to the sanitizer buckets after each use

3-304.14

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: A large container of barbacoa (5 gallons) was cooling in the walk-in cooler with a lid on it. The temperature was measured at 48 degrees F. It was not cooler within 6 hours. It was embargoed

3-501.14

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

Inspector notes: There was a can of Raid on the floor under the sink. Do not store or use pesticides in the establishment. An employee then removed the can of Raid from the establishment

7-202.11

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roasted chicken holding at 119 F and potato empanadas holding at 130 F in the steam table. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The employees then reheated the foods to 165F and returned them to the steam table, to be held at 135F. Corrected at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large container of barbacoa cooling at ambient temperature in the kitchen measured at 65 degrees F. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The employee then put the container into a large container of ice and cold water, and began stirring with a food paddle. The owner then purchased ice wands to be used upon delivery

3-501.15(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Alamo Carniceria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Alamo Carniceria on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Alamo Carniceria compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

El Alamo Carniceria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has El Alamo Carniceria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Alamo Carniceria have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Alamo Carniceria 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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