Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

2601 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Inca "bovino" prepackaged beef tallow in produce cooler with no mark indicating federal inspection. Food was embargoed at time of inspection

3-201.11(A-B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 46.4 °F as measured by 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

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed hard candy and tamarind candy being sold at the establishment that is produced by Enchila-2, permit number FD2404587. The labeling on the product did not include the processor address or phone number. The basic requirements for labeling on a food package include: name of product, processor name, processor address or phone number, ingredients and approximate weight. Discussed with PIC having the processor add their contact information to their food labels

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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