Super Carniceria Los Pinos

2903 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Super Carniceria Los Pinos has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths, use limitation”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Super Carniceria Los Pinos squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed in use wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket with 0ppm chlorine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Remade sanitizer to proper food safe concentration of 50-100ppm
3-304.14
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable sanitizer residual in two of the wiping-cloth buckets. The owner had the buckets remade and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2
3-304.14
95
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was a garden hose connected to a spigot extending into the mopsink, with no vacuum breaker. The manager then removed the hose. Remove the hose after each use, until a vacuum-breaker is installed. The manager was then shown an example of a vacuum breaker, and stated that they would purchase one tomorrow
5-203.14
Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The dumpster lids and the grease-bin lid were left open. Flies were present. Always maintain the dumpster lids and grease-bin lids closed
5-501.113
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed large gap underneath back door in back room, allowing pests to enter establishment. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Please fix gap underneath door by next routine inspection
6-202.15
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed meat broth being stored in single-use plastic water gallons. Person in charge (PIC) stated they wash, rinse, sanitize plastic gallons to re-use for storing broth. Discussed with PIC that gallons are not meant to be re-used as they can degrade over time and can contaminate food product
4-502.13(A)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Carniceria Los Pinos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Carniceria Los Pinos on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super Carniceria Los Pinos?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Super Carniceria Los Pinos.

How does Super Carniceria Los Pinos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Super Carniceria Los Pinos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Super Carniceria Los Pinos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super Carniceria Los Pinos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Super Carniceria Los Pinos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.