Dollar Tree
A3330 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-12492
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 history11 on record
2026
Apr 28, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dumpsters not being covered with lids. Discussed with PIC that garbage/refuse required to be covered at all times.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles Predefined Comments: Outside receptacles must be closed with tight fitting lids or doors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Addl Notes: Observed garbage overflowing in unisex employee restroom. Discussed with PIC that refuse areas required to be maintained clean, free of litter and covered at all times. Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dirt build up on walls in hallway of restrooms, on restroom doors and office door. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Water heater was repaired and hot water temperature reading 100F for hand sinks in restroom and mop sink,No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 12, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot water at hand sinks in restroom and mop sink reading 75F. Discussed with PIC that hot water required to be supplied at 100F.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with high temperature. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 9/15/2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in both unisex restrooms. 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walls in hallway of restrooms and restroom doors with buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 1, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, hot water violation has been corrected; hot water in restrooms temperature reading at 100F. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 15, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sinks in both restroom with hot water temperature at 75F. Discussed with PIC that hand sinks needs to provide hot water at 100F.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 4/21/2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacles in both unisex restrooms. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacles are 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walls and doors in bathroom corridor have dirt build up. Discussed with PIC that walls and doors need to be cleaned more frequently to be free of dust and dirt.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed dented can policy No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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.Signer: Selina Medina,Award: A
2023
Dec 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived onsite to verify product recall has been pulled from the shelf. All product was already voluntarily destroyed and a recall sign was posted on the shelve where the applesauce was stored.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Doris Jim
Oct 2, 2023Routine1 coreA
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 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Doris J
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ----- Missing ceiling tiles and some damaged from rain water/leaking roof. Person in charge stated that they have a work order in place for repairs. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →