La Familia Carniceria

2801 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Familia Carniceria has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC has expired certification and has not renewed. Informed PIC that at least one person with a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep unit near the grill holding TCS foods above 41*F. The ambient air temperature of the unit is 47.1*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed the establishment re-using the containers in which cream filling was once packaged in. Discussed how single-service and single-use articles may not be reused due to these containers not being designed to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing

4-502.13(A)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several beef and potato burritos sitting at room temperature next to the cash register having internal temperatures of 86*F. Person in charge states they had been out for more than 4 hours and were voluntarily disposed of. 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

3-501.16(A)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Carniceria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Carniceria on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Carniceria?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Familia Carniceria.

How does La Familia Carniceria compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Familia Carniceria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Familia Carniceria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Familia Carniceria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Familia 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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