Dollar Store & More
A1109 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85021
Food Establishment · Permit FD-10168
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2025
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed carnitas ascieto (rendered cooked pork lard) produced onsite must be treated as TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food item. Proper cooling, cold holding, date marking ,and food seperation must be observed.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw meat stored over loose covered containers of ready to eat sliced cheese, shredded lettuce and packages of tortillas inside the meat case.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Obsered fish in thawed state in ROP package in the meat case cooler. Discussed keeping REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (ROP) fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Wisam Nissam
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed raw fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, and beef with internal temperature between 47F - 51F in the display cooler. The person in charge stated the meats had been bought out from the walk-in cooler and placed into the display cooler less than 4 hours ago. The person in charge moved all the food items back into the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed minimum ambient temperature of 47F-48F in the display cooler as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS food items inside the display cooler had internal temperature of 47F -51F. The person in charge stated the sliding cooler doors had been removed for cleaning less than an hour ago and adjusted the temperature setting for the display cooler. Observed the ambient internal temperature of the display drop to 38F - 41F. Discussed operating display cooler to maintain TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Observed no thermometer inside the meat display cooler. Any refrigerator or freezer, storing TCS food products, must contain a thermometer which is located in a readily accessible place. Discussed obtaining thermometers to be placed throughout the various sections of the display cooler. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Wisam Nissan
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed ROP (reduced oxygen package) fish in thaw state with label bearing instructions to remove from package before thawing in the meat display case. The the person in charge removed the fish from ROP package at time of inspection. Discussed keeping REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (ROP) fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 9, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Wisam Vissh,Award: B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw meats over ready to eat foods inside the meat case. Ready to eat foods were in loosely covered containers and included cooked chicken, pico de gallo, mixed vegetables, and tortillas. The person in charge moved the ready to eat foods away from raw foods at the time of inspection. Discussed separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 11, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. The 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.Award: B,Signer: Wisam Nissan
Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.... Establishment is selling beef jerky sealed in reduced oxygen packages (ROP), jerky is dehydrated and packaged on-site. Items were removed from sale, discussed variance requirements for these activities. Please ensure variance is obtained for both dehydration of meat, and ROP if this item is to continue being sold. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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