Garcia's Market Y Carniceria

5644 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Garcia's Market Y Carniceria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

Garcia's Market Y Carniceria's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicharon displayed for sale and maintained using time as control with no time mark on the container. The person in charge stated the chicharon had been cooked and placed at ambient temperture shortly after 9am, more than 4 hours ago. The chicharon was embargoed at the time of inspection

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicharron with meat on counter at time of inspection. Internal temperature of chicharron was 70*F. PIC states the chicharron had been there since Monday. PIC also states the chicharron is usually in the hot holding unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Recommended switching to time as a control for the TCS item and making smaller quantities at a time

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw chicken wings, remove gloves and continue to touch pots and pans in the kitchen and don new gloves to continue tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans, carnitas, rice with no dates in the reach in and walk in at time of inspection. PIC states the items were cooked on Tuesday, 2 days before inspection. Explained that all 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed small leaks underneath the 3 compartment sink when water is shut off at time of inspection. PIC recently replaced entire plumbing pipes underneath sink. PIC states they are aware and will fix leaks at connection prior to next routine inspection. 3 compartment sink is operating properly

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed beige colored organic matter along top of ice machine drip tray. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Ice machine must be cleaned often enough to prevent accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with Person in Charge. Kitchen employee turned off ice machine for deep cleaning

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust/food debris around and behind ice machine and water heater. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed limiting and preventing the accumulation pest attractants with Person in Charge

6-501.12

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Coca Cola refrigeration unit had ambient air temperature of 55*F. Equipment used to house TCS foods for cold holding must hold TCS foods internally at 41*F or below

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garcia's Market Y Carniceria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garcia's Market Y Carniceria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garcia's Market Y Carniceria?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garcia's Market Y Carniceria.

How does Garcia's Market Y Carniceria compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Garcia's Market Y Carniceria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Garcia's Market Y Carniceria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garcia's Market Y Carniceria have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garcia's Market 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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