Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's

1612 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's has been inspected five times since 2024. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “handwashing cleanser, availability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat counter hand sink with no paper towels

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed both deli meat slicers and band slicers stored as clean with an accumulation of meat debris

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen raw whole catfish laying in large double door meat freezer with no bagged protection. Food contact surfaces inside fridge had an accumulation of debris. These are unsanitary condition to leave food sitting directly on. Instructed employee to discard catfish

3-305.11

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a wiping bucket with a wiping cloth stored inside measuring above 200 PPM of chlorine. Alerted staff who diluted the sanitizer, with water, to the 50 PPM, at time of inspection. Reeducated staff on the recommended range of use for chlorine (50-100 PPM) and discussed toxicity concerns when sanitizers are used above the recommended range

7-202.12(A-B)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the meat department. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. ,Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Discussed the importance of handwashing with staff

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Person in Charge at time of inspection was not a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM was present at the establishment during the inspection which conducted during operational hours

2-102.12(A)

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink by the prep tables behind the meat counter

6-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluids clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning procedures

2-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fish in thawed stated in sealed ROP package

3-501.13

Food Storage, Prohibited Areas

Inspector notes: Observed packaged and unpackaged food stored inside back toilet room that was not in use. Food may not be stored in the following rooms: Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source

3-305.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored between use with the food contact surface of the utensil in direct contact with the visibly soiled surface of the top of the ice machine

3-304.12

Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

Inspector notes: Observed utensils, equipment, and single use articles stored in the back toilet room that was not in use. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination

4-903.12

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager onsite, staff could not answer food safety questions, and priority and priority foundation violations were observed during inspection

2-102.12(A)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at the sink located in the meat department at time of inspection. Explained to PIC the importance of having accessible cleanser to promote proper hand washing procedures. PIC was able to place a new bottle of handsoap at time of inspection

6-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser, availability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's.

How does Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda's 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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