El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria

413 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

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

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed refried beans in walk-in cooler marked with a date of preparation of 2/20/2026. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by person in charge at the time of inspection

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Observed shrimp ceviche for sale in display cooler. Person in charge states that ceviche is made with raw shrimp. Person in charge was unable to produce parasite destruction letter at time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection

3-402.12

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pill pack with unlabeled medications stored on top of prep cooler next to utensils and other food equipment

7-207.11(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed slider window in disrepair of the hot deli case, window plastic wrap was used to replace the missing glass

4-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Oberved unsealed separation between panels and gaps between wall along the edges of the ventilation hood. Observed cracking and pitting with standing water in concrete floor around the cook line and prep line

6-101.11

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Obersed cracked, broken, and exposed concrete floor in areas around the cook line, the three compartment sink, and other areas of establishment

6-101.11

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous fly tapes hanging from ceiling directly over open cooked food items. The person in charge removed the open food containers and fly tapes to seperate areas to protect from contamination

6-202.13

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria.

How does El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rancho Mercado Y 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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