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Fry's Food Stores

A

1300 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-09174

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 27, 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 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shell stock tags.

Feb 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple sections of wall and ceiling inside the meat cutting room with rough, exposed surfaces containing rust. The establishment shall restore the walls and ceiling to a condition that provides a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utilizing a probing thermometer to verify internal holding temperatures of food products inside the department with the manager. Also discussed cleaning underneath the shelving at the display case with the manager.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed section of cove base missing in the meat department located near the reach-in freezer. The establishment shall replace the missing section of cove base at the wall/floor juncture to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed multiple sections of wall and ceiling inside the meat cutting room with rough, exposed surfaces containing rust. The establishment shall restore the walls and ceiling to a condition that provides a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Meat Department did not have any shellstock at the time of inspection. Audited shellstock tags to confirm retention compliance at the time of inspection. Discussed replacing/resealing missing or damaged sections of rubber cove base with the manager.

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed shell stock requirements with manager.

2024

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Thomas S. Report e-mailed.Inspector recommended refresher trainings for when and how to wash hands for staff.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Thomas Shapley

2023

Oct 27, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Meala S. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Meala Simmons

#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. Only hand washing sink in refrigerated meat processing room was completely blocked by several carts and had a piece of equipment sitting in the basin. Please ensure hand washing sinks are always maintained to be easy to access for employee hand washing at any time. Instructed employee to move carts out of the way and remove item from the sink basin. 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 →