Best of the Valley Market

3300 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix 85034

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-66825

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of plastic curtains so they don't block air curtain on grab-and-go coolers

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-301.11

Inspector's notes

Various medicines and cleaners stored above food items in register area - including boxes of pills above wrapped and packaged candy, hand sanitizer on shelf above counter which was above packaged candies/mint/gum below, anti-nausea and stomachache medicine above counter with candies/mints/gum below, cleaners like Lysol wipes and sprays also on upper shelving above packaged candies/mints/gum. The medicines, cleaners, and sanitizer were relocated to no longer be above the food items and will be reorganized at a later time so that they will not be stored above any food item (including beverages) so that they cannot contaminate a food or beverage.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-301.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage and Display, Stock and Retail Sale Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Signer: Lonita Mueller

2023

Nov 13, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Dakota Wagner

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Violation #20 3-501.16(A)(2)&(B) Continued.... Sagento Balanced Breaks Cheese Snack, Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble Strawberry, Cut Pineapple Snack Stating keep refrigerated, Oh Snap! Spicy Pickle bites, Veggie Crudites Snack with Ranch. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Observed 6 new cold holding units ( 5 standing reach in refrigerators, and one open air grab and go cooler) and expansion of retail food establishment into connecting neighbor unit. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days.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.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Request Notes: Hold for Review,Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dakota Wagner ,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Request Review: CHECKED

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed Grab and go cooler on wall facing main register holding food between 50*F – 52*F using a probe thermometer; Embargoed Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real strawberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real blueberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt Triple Zero, Two Good Yogurt Strawberry, Sabra Smart Snackers - Guacamole & Rolled Tortilla Chips, Turkey & Cheddar Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Grilled Veggie Sandwich Cheddar Focaccia, Chef Salad with Ranch Dressing, Chicken Caesar Salad, Double Egg & Cheddar Snack, Clio - Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla, Panino Hard Salami wrapped Mozzarella, Sagento Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Pepper Jack Cheese Snack, Sagento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Balanced Breaks Cheese Snack, Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble Strawberry, Cut Pineapple Snack Stating keep refrigerated, Oh Snap! Spicy Pickle bites, Veggie Crudites Snack with Ranch stating keep refrigerated. Person in charge stated they were unsure of the last time they took unit temperatures and was unsure of when the unit became out of temperature. Person in charge voluntarily discarded TCS food in the unit. Embargoed Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real strawberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt with Real blueberry, Oikos Greek Yogurt Triple Zero, Two Good Yogurt Strawberry, Sabra Smart Snackers - Guacamole & Rolled Tortilla Chips, Turkey & Cheddar Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Grilled Veggie Sandwich Cheddar Focaccia, Chef Salad with Ranch Dressing, Chicken Caesar Salad, Double Egg & Cheddar Snack, Clio - Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla, Panino Hard Salami wrapped Mozzarella, Sagento Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack, Sagento Pepper Jack Cheese Snack, Sagento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack.... continued in general comments. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed ambient temperature of grab and go cooler on wall facing main register at 48°F using a max min thermometer, person in charge placed a service request for the unit at the time of inspection. Re-inspection will occur with in 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →