El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant is a restaurant located at 10839 E Main St Apache, Apache Junction, AZ.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Feb 26, 2026 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bags of raw pork stored above packages of queso fresco. All raw meat must be stored below ready-to-eat food to prevent cross contamination. Pork was moved below cheese at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed racks in the meat walk-in cooler with accumulated food debris. Discussed regularly wiping racks down to keep them clean. Please keep racks clean prior to the next routine inspection. Observed food debris on the outside of the meat grinder. Discussed wiping the outside of the meat grinder to keep it clean
4-602.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed two holes in the wall in the meat cutting area. Walls in food preparation areas must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please repair holes so that wall is smooth prior to the next routine inspection
6-201.11
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