El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria

413 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, El Rancho Mercado Y Carniceria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stored inside the hand wash sink by the ice machine, observed splash guard barrier or sufficient spacial separation between hand wash sink and meat cutting prep table

5-205.11

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: Observed several fly tapes with flies attached stored overhead in the back recieving area, fly tapes were in close proximitiy of the three compartment sink, storage racks of clean utensils, between the walk in cooler/freezer, and over packaged and unpacked foods on pallets and speed racks. Discussed insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments

6-202.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing coved base along the floor wall junction behind the hand wash sink and meat cutting prep table and othe areas of the establishment

6-201.13

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink and personal care items stored in areas above food prep, next to clean utensils/food equipment, and open food containers

2-401.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up of raw aninimal protein debris and splatter on the silder windows, slider handles, slider rails, and outer surfaces of the meat case

6-501.12

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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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