Sara Market
A°1610 N 36th St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-06303
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Feb 4, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Received email from operator that unapproved sourced buskut was removed from premise. As well as email stating that establishment will operate within the scope of current permit or get additional permit if needed.
Inspector's notes
Observed all repackaged bulk food item labels to have net weight, and name of food item. Discussed with PIC about adding packager name and address. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Feb 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Note a 3-day reinspection is required.Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). Observed establishment to be selling hollow; a Somalin dessert made of sugar, seasoning, corn starch, and oil. Observed 10 ziplock bags of hollow available for sale. Upon questioning, PIC stated hollow is obtained from a restaurant in Minnesota, shipped to establishment, and packaged into ziplock bags at establishment for retail sale. To continue activities a food processer permit is required. Hollow will be taken home with owner. A 3 day follow up will be required with a written statement from establishment that activities will cease.
Inspector's notes
Observed 5 packages of buskut (baked sweet bread) available for retail sale with store label providing only name of food item and price. Person in charge (PIC) stated that a lady makes the item at home and unsure if she is registered under cottage food with the state of Arizona. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Buskut packages were true embargoed at time of inspection. Items shall not be sold until verified they are from approved source. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 3 day re-inspection required.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed all repackaged bulk food item labels to have net weight, and name of food item. Discussed with PIC about adding packager name and address. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
2025
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having all employee food in a contained designated area.
Inspector's notes
Observed repackaged food items including rice, dried beans, flour, spices, and frozen animal products from bulk with only the common name on the label. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Jan 7, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The bidet was removed from the toilet as well as the floor was replaced. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report shared via email.
Jan 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
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Jan 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Report shared via email. Please note a re-inspection is scheduled for 01/07/2025 for backflow prevention device.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about keeping the bathroom stocked as well as clearing not in use items near back door to prevent build up of clutter. Discussed obtaining bodily fluid clean up kit.
Inspector's notes
Observed a hand held bidet attached to the water supply line for the establishment's toilet. The hand held bidet is a shut off style water sprayer attached to a hose that allows for the sprayer to rest attached to wall and removed when desired. Person in charge informed that due to lack of air gap for sprayer and it being a shut off style sprayer they must install a high hazard back flow device such as a RPZ (ASSE 1013) or a spill proof back flow preventer (ASSE 1056). All testable backflow devices must be certified. Provide an approved backflow device prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 01/07/2025.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
Inspector's notes
Observed crack in floor crossing the length of the room in bathroom. 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.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2024
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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: Suhur Abu
Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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: Amina Farah
Feb 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived to conduct routine inspection, but person in charge stated due to personal reasons, they were unable to do inspection today. Will return to conduct inspection on a later date.
Jan 16, 2024Routine1 coreA°
FD-23-06303. Class 2 Retail. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, AminaThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Amina.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Amina
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Provide wipeable, waterproof material on wall on left side of mop sink. Currently there is particle peg board installed. * Repaint repaired/damaged area of restroom ceiling with semi or high gloss paint. :
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 →