Food City
A+Cutting Edge725 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-84968
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 19, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Jan 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food items in produce cooler with an internal temperature between 45*F-48*F: cut watermelon, cut cantaloupe, cut honeydew, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, and pre-cut salad mix. Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler was at 47*F initially, but later dropped to 43*F. Person in charge (PIC) indicated all items had been prepped/received the day prior and internal temperatures of food items had not been verified that day. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. PIC stated a work order will be placed to have walk-in cooler inspected/repaired to ensure food is maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE).
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed standing water at entrance of produce cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility or repair facility to prevent standing water prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Aug 27, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS foods in a refrigerated retail display case with internal temperatures ranging 54*F-60*F. These TCS foods included masa (labeled keep refrigerated), nixtamal (cooked corn), sliced bacon, cooked pig feet, and hot dogs (see embargo form for all TCS foods). The ambient temperature of the unit was 59.0*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the unit was below 41*F about 5 hours prior to inspection. Informed PIC that due to it being over four hours since the unit was last checked, the TCS foods need to be discarded. PIC instructed employees to discard all the improperly held TCS foods. All improperly held TCS foods were discarded at time of inspection. Food was embargoed. PIC agreed to not use the unit for the display of TCS foods until the unit is capable of keeping the product at 41*F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a refrigerated display case holding TCS foods above 41*F (see embargo form for food items). The ambient temperature of the unit was 59.0*F, measured using min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/2/2025.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Feb 12, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring the utensils for consumer use of dry goods and keeping the handles out of the food in the bins.
Inspector's notes
Observed packages of raw chorizo and raw bacon sitting over fully cooked hot dogs and packages of sliced cheese for retail sale. Informed PIC that the raw animal proteins need to be store according to cooking temperature and not above any ready-to-eat foods (RTE). PIC relocated and properly stored the raw animal proteins at time of inspection. Provided PIC with the food storage chart document via email. PIC discussed proper storage of these products with the employees in charge of stocking that section. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2024
May 8, 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. facility manager email was added to AMO. 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Veronica-facility manager in charge
Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Veronica Padilla
2023
Aug 24, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed dented can policy with PIC.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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-Guidesheet Selection,Signer: Paul A.
This address holds 4 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →