Susy's Carniceria — Local services in Portland

Went there 10/14 to purchase oxtails. Went to the back where is processed (cut) when the man up front asked me what I wanted. I told him I would like oxtails. He asked if I wanted the small or large. I told him I like the small and medium ones. While there was no one in that area at the time, the guy said something in Spanish and another man came passed me, went into their freezer area and returned with a pack of frozen meat. At this time, I noticed the prep area or whatever you call it, had 2 different spots that concerned me. One was a puddle of watery blood and the other was just bloody. As the man began to open the package, I told him he should wipe down and sanitize that area before cutting my meat. He apparently didn't understand English so motioned in a wiping type way. I did and said this at least 4 times. All of a sudden the young female that was working the cash register up front came to the back and got very indignant with me telling me to move away from the open area, to in front of the display case. I kept asking her to tell the man to wipe down and sanitize the area before cutting my meat. Her reply continued to be, "You need to wait over there and let him do his job". I told her repeatedly that that was a health issue but to no avail did she cooperate. Her customer service skills were extremely rude and argumentative. Finally, when the other man came from up front, he told the guy to wipe it down. At this time, the guy cutting the meat grabbed a towel off of a rack and wipe down just the watery bloody part. Didn't even wet it or use any type of sanitization. After cutting my meat, and I headed to the front to purchase it, the young female continued with her condescending and rude attitude. Little does she know I happen to work for the health department and will be reporting this incident. I'm an older woman with health issues and do not want to get salmonella poisoning due to...

Wow this place. The steak and the chicken was amazing and super tender. Assuming they take the time to pound it out so it’s super tender. Honestly some of the best steak I’ve had. Also the fresh crema and homemade chips were out of this world . I highly...

They're my local store and they're always very nice. I don't buy a whole lot but they have good basics and they've got a great looking meat selection. Good place, very small and...