Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans with internal temperature of 87-90F cooling in containers at ambient temperature. The person in charge stated the beans were cooked and placed for cooling at 1130 am, more than 2 hours ago
3-501.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 3rd consecutive violation. Observed cooked salsa roja and cut cabbage curitdo containers on ice by the front counter but no time mark to indicate when the food item was placed under time as control only
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
67
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Second consecutive violation. Observed establishment has time as control policy for cut cabbage salad, cooked salsa, cooked beans, cheese, and chicharon but did not mark the time for the cut cabbage salad/cooked salsa, and had a time mark of 9:00AM for the beans, cheese, and chicharon, more than 4 hours. The person in charge stated all food items were placed under time as a control at approximately 12:00PM and added/corrected the time stamps on the containers
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
86
Aug 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment has written policy and utilize time as control for beans, cheese, and chicharon used in the preparation of pupusas. Observed prep table with beans, cheese, and chicharon with no time marking to indicate time food items were removed from temperature control to time control only. The person in charge stated the TCS food items on the prep table had been placed out at 9 am, less than 3 hours ago and marked the time accordingly
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler with minimum internal temperature of 64.7F by the back door of the kitchen. TCS foods stored in the cooler had internal temperatures between 64-72F
4-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live rodent pest by back door of the kitchen
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of soils and grease on the filters in the ventilation hood with grease condensation dripping down from the ventilation hood onto the cook line
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
61
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fillings for pupusas (shredded cheese and chicharron (pork)) with internal temperature of 73*F at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they had removed items from refrigeration one and a half hour before inspection but had no time stamp available to show, whether on paper or stamped on the container. PIC has a time as a control policy for their pupusas fillings in the establishment. Explained to PIC that a Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control AND time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) states they are working on obtaining a CFPM
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed individual portions of cooked stew with lids in standing double door fridge in the back. PIC had items actively cooling at time of inspection. Items were cooling within appropriate time frame, but explained to PIC the importance of cooling foods uncovered/loosely covered in order to facilitate the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the right side splash guard on handwashing sink missing at time of inspection. Splash guard protects adjacent prep sink from any contamination when handwashing sink is in use. Prep sink was not in active use at time of inspection and PIC was using plastic lid as barrier in the mean time. PIC states it had recently broken and owner has been notified. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
6-201.16
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero.
How does Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Restaurante Y Pupuseria El Carbonero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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