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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market

BCutting Edge

6550 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85083

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-12673

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Sep 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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.Discussed with PIC: handwashing sinks in restrooms

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed prepackaged salsa with TCS cut tomatoes 61-65*F, street corn with milk as ingredient 51*F, guacamole with TCS tomatoes as ingredient 61*F, queso with milk as ingredient 60-61*F on cooler case by deli department. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. PIC stated cooler would have been stocked over 4 hours prior and no temperatures had been taken within the past 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a crack in the mop sink by the produce department and in the mop sink of the back storage area. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated work order is in for repair/replacement of both mop sinks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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.

2024

Oct 25, 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.

Mar 28, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Nate Anderson

2023

Aug 23, 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 emailed. Notes;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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: N8 A.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System At the back mop sink by the loading dock, observed a T valve attached to the mop sink with a subsequent Y valve attached to the T valve. The T valve had a direct connection to the chemical dispenser. The Y Valve was attached to a chemical dispenser and the other side was an open hose. Y valves and T valves are not approved systems on the mop sink and were removed at time of inspection. Neither chemical dispenser was in use at time of inspection. Chemical dispensers must be removed from the mop sink when not in use. Discussed approved systems and sent handout for approved systems via email. 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 →