Garcia's Market Y Carniceria

5644 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Garcia's Market Y Carniceria, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Garcia's Market Y Carniceria is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fuids. Provided written procedures via email at the time of inspection

2-501.11

No certified food protection manager

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

2-102.12(A)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat table slicer with an accumulation of organic dried food debris on blade and crevices. Person in charge (PIC) states they had not used meat slicer since Monday, 3 days before inspection. Explained to PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Reviewed cleaning procedures with PIC

4-601.11(A)

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

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Thawed ROP fish found in display case

3-501.13

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 two 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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