Zest Market
A°2801 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-06963
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed label requirements for ice bags.
2025
Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed label requirements for bags of ice for sale with owner. Basic Label Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at the time of inspection.
2024
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Inspection completed with Badge # 318. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Instructed owner on proper cleaning of ice machine to remove organic like matter behind the flap. Instructed owner on proper air gap spacing to prevent back up contamination of water line.Copy of inspection report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Faris Hormoza
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. >>>>> Upon inspection of back office area, observed an in use ice machine. Confirmed with owner that the ice machine was used to create ice for the soda machine at the front of the store. Upon inspection of ice machine, observed dark green, slimy, organic like matter growing behind the back flap. When moving ice out of the way to get a better view, observed chunks of ice with organic like material attached to it. Instructed owner on how organic matter will build up regardless of the filtration used, as long as it has a damp cool place to grow. Owner stated they would drain and clean in place the ice machine within the next 24hrs and would stop stocking the ice machine in the front. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>>>> Observed an air gap floor drain for ice machine. Outflow nozzle was deep in the in floor drain, not at least 1" above the floor drain. Showed the owner the floor drain. PIC stated was unaware there was a requirement for the air gap. Instructed the owner to raise the air gap to at least 1" above the floor drain. Owner stated they would get their plumber out as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Faris Hormoza
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 →