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Shell

4005 E Southern Ave, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-25891

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Feb 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 20, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Apr 20, 2026Routine1 foundationB

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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no written procedures or bodily fluids clean-up kit. Advised PIC to obtain bleach and written procedures for cleaning up of vomit and diarrheal events. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 4/30/2026.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

2025

Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC that employee food may not be kept in refrigerators meant for retail sale. Instructed PIC to use an area in the walk-in that will not contaminate food for retail sale.

Feb 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed sanitation procedures for food contact surfaces with PIC.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dark brown organic matter on the iced tea fountain dispenser nozzle. Informed PIC that this piece of equipment needs to be cleaned at a frequency which precludes the accumulation of organic matter growth and must be kept clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Julia Cain

2023

Aug 23, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Signer: Julia C.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. >>> Observed no hand soap in men's restroom. PIC replaced soap at the time of inspection. Hand soap must be available at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. >>> Observed microwave with a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. PIC stated that they had cleaned it 1 week prior. Ensure that the food contact surfaces of cooking/baking equipment is cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use >>> Observed pesticide powder bottle in storage area outside the office. PIC discarded the bottle of pesticide at the time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control measures with the PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist. 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 →