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Da Lite Market & Liquor

A

4402 S 7th Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-04693

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 30, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 11, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 11, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no self-closing window or air-curtain at drive-thru. Discussed with PIC that required to protect outer opening to prevent pests from entering facility.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed wet mop drying inside mop bucket with dirty water. Discussed with PIC that once used dirty water from mop bucket should be discarded and wet mop shall be place to air-dry away from food.

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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls and away from food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed trash/litter underneath food rack displays throughout store. Discussed with PIC that required to clean more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Sep 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no self-closing window or air curtain at drive-thru window and front door does not close completely, leaves gap open. Discussed with PIC that required to take measures to prevent pests from entering the establishment.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and measures taken for prevention. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Nov 6, 2024Routine2 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection to be conducted on or before 11/14/2024.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink used as hand sink blocked off by boxes and crates of merchandise. Discussed with PIC that hand sink must remain accessible at all times, as well as stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. PIC began to remove merchandise at time of inspection. *2nd Consecutive Violation* Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no available test strips at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on or before 11/14/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

May 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report was emailed. County legal action will result from this inspectionOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No .Award: B,Signer: M. Kahondaker

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed mop sink used as hand sink blocked off by boxes and crates of merchandise. Discussed with PIC that hand sink must remain accessible at all times, as well as stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. PIC had employee begin to remove merchandise at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring ---Observed rodent droppings in storage area and near 3-compartment sink. Discussed importance of cleaning up after treatments to prevent pest. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Mujahid Kahondaker,Award: A

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 →