Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

2601 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho has four inspections in the public record. Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler at 51 °F as measured with min/max holding thermometer. 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. Permit suspended. Must contact inspector to re-inspect in order to lift suspension

4-301.11

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed floor underneath bakery dough mixers to be in disrepair, exposing material underneath. Discussed with PIC repairing floor to prevent accumulation of water and flour in the exposed flooring. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a partially used bottle of Raid pest control being stored next to the bakery mixers. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed packaged containers of flan, cookies, ice cream and peanuts for sale without any labeling. Per PIC, all items were made and packaged at the establishment. Discussed with PIC adding proper labeling to all packaged items for sale. The labeling should include name of the product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

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 Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.

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