Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

2601 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Food Immediate Suspension

1 critical violation.

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Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 51 °F as measured by min/max holding thermometer. Walk-in cooler was holding refried beans, mixed rice, salsa molcajete, turkey tails, carnitas, beef stew, red pork ribs, chicken mole, pork ribs, and green salsa. Details for embargo and inspection can be found on INSP-056171-2025. 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

8-404.11

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 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 a container of meat and vegetable soup in the steam table at 100°F. Per PIC, the soup had been in the steam table for 1 hour. 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 reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. The PIC stated the steam table was not operating correctly and placed the container on the stove for hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee using bare hands to fill a cooked donut with filling. Had employee properly wash hands at a hand sink and put on gloves before handling the donuts. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC stated that no one on-site was a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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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 Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six 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 one violation 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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