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Wal-Mart Supercenter

ACutting Edge

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-08889

Score based on 9 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

1000602023202420252026Nov 1, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 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 history9 on record

2026

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

May 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Mop sink attachment handout provided with inspection report. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed double Y-valve downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on mop sink faucet. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from AVBs. Person in charge removed Y-valve attachment at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 14, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Ensure cold water is used for filling the sanitizer basin of the 3 compartment sink.No County legal action will result from this 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Denise Marquez

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and received a "B” grade. The establishment had _0__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: B,Signer: DENISE MARQUEZ

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. No paper towels at either hand wash sink in meat prep area. Employee replaced paper towels. Discussed importance of maintaining paper towels at all hand wash sinks to encourage hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and received a "B” grade. The establishment had _0__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: B,Signer: TONYA WILSON

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. No hand wash soap at both employee hand wash sinks in meat prep room, one sink next to 3 compartment sink and one across from 3 compartment sink. Employee refilled soap dispensers at both sinks. Discussed importance of maintaining soap at all hand wash sinks to encourage hand washing and prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →