PlateScore

Family Dollar

A

5225 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040-8721

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-03154

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed trash/litter surrounding garbage dumpster and refuse area, as well as throughout back lot. Discussed with PIC that garbage/refuse area required to be cleaned frequently and free of trash at all times.

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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 6, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed trash and litter around dumpsters and parking lot in front of store, lids were not closed on dumpsters. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to maintain area of refuse and property free of trash and litter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

2025

Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 28, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed shelves in reach-in refrigerator for milk and eggs with food debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be clean to touch.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 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.Award: A,Signer: Yolanda Hubbard

2023

Jul 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 printedAward: A,Signer: Oscar Peinado

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 →