Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

303 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
4-301.11
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed various TCS and non-TCS foods without proper labeling or incomplete labeling including dried chilis, beans, assorted desserts, salsas, guacamoles and fat. Observed some foods with the ingredient list but not the weight or establishment name/address. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure all foods are also properly labeled for allergens
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.