El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant

10839 E Main St Apache, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Apache Junction restaurants, the typical score is 94; El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation.Observed several live German cockroaches throughout bakery kitchen. Several cockroaches were found in glue traps and in crawling on cardboard boxes. Discussed general cleaning practices to eliminate pests. PIC, provided pest control records indicating service was completed on 7.13.24 to treat for German and sewer roaches. Facility is scheduled for a bi monthly service and recommended changing it to weekly services until pest activity subsides. Pre-defined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist before re-inspection on 8.2.24
6-501.111(C)
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed several German cockroaches throughout kitchen. Instructed employee to re-wash all dishes, as cockroaches were seen crawling on clean dishes
6-501.111(C)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apache Junction?

El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Apache Junction average of 94.

Has El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant 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 El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Herradero Carniceria and Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.