Food City

A+Cutting Edge

4239 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-85128

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Feb 18, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Jun 30, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA+

2024

Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.

Feb 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.- walk-in produce cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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.Emailed inspection report.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Alejandra Maciel

2023

Aug 14, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.The entire length of the refrigeration unit measured ambient air temperatures below 41°F. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Alex Medrano

Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Visited on site. Establishment was awaiting parts for the unit. Per manager, parts will be delivered and installed later today. No TCS items were being stored in the refrigerator at time of visit. Re-inspection will take place 8/14.

Aug 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 2000,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: MJ - reviewed for content/embargo,Signer: Alex Medrano

#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. --Internal temperatures of all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items in the open air deli meat/cheese refrigerator on the east side of the store measured between 45°F-52°F. Thermometer was calibrated on site. These items included various deli meats, raw meats, various cheeses, and other various dairy based products. All items stocked less than 2 hours prior to inspection were moved into the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Items in the unit for more than 2 hours were voluntarily discarded, see embargo form. Reviewed cold holding requirements and temperature monitoring procedures with the person in charge (PIC). After discussion with the manager, this violation occurred due to a lack of verification. 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. --Open air deli meat/cheese refrigerator on the east side of the store measured ambient air temperatures between 45°F-52°F per min/max thermometer. PIC placed a work order for the unit at time of inspection. All TCS food items were removed and will not be re-stocked until the refrigerator is repaired. Reviewed cold holding equipment requirements with the PIC to ensure foods can be maintained at or below 41°F while cold holding. After discussion with the manager, this violation occurred due to a lack of verification. Re-inspection will take place within 72 hours to verify proper temperature. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 5 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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →