PlateScore

Fry's Food Stores

A

1835 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-04562

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 14, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed repairs of mop sink with person in charge. Ensure all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

2025

Sep 4, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) gray bins used to store vegetables and fruits shall be stored away clean to sight and touch.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in the produce prep area either separated or missing caulking or dark orange organic matter on existing caulking at all hand washing sinks, three-compartment sink, and prep sinks. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if it is not easily moved to properly clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a light white film on the three compartment sink and also observed food particles on the wall. Discussed with PIC the equipment and walls shall be cleaned frequent enough to avoid accumulation and shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 14, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC after washing hands gloves shall be worn when handling Ready To Eat (RTE) foods such as fruits and vegetables. Also discussed all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned with soap, rinse, sanitizer and air dry.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority foundation3-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed at the discounted clearance isle assorted cans of foods with sharp dents or dents along the seams of the hermetic seal. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. Embargoed the cans of refried beans, green beans, chicken noodle, tortilla soup, pumpkin puree, chicken pot pie soup, crushed tomato. Discussed with PIC all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in the produce prep area either separated or missing caulking or dark orange organic matter on existing caulking at all hand washing sinks, three-compartment sink, and prep sinks. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if it is not easily moved to properly clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a light white film on the three compartment sink and also observed food particles on the wall. Discussed with PIC the equipment and walls shall be cleaned frequent enough to avoid accumulation and shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 30, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in the back produce cleaning room either separated or missing caulking or dark orange organic matter on existing caulking at all hand washing sinks, three-compartment sink, and prep sinks. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if it is not easily moved to properly clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a light white film on the three compartment sink and also observed food particles on the wall. Discussed with PIC the equipment and walls shall be cleaned frequent enough to avoid accumulation and shall be clean to sight and touch. Per PIC a work order will be placed to have the area cleaned. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Wagner DeFaria

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →