Food City
A+Cutting Edge7227 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85042
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85139
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Sep 8, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed reach-in freezer in storeroom with buildup of food debris, deli freezer with buildup of ice on floor and plastic curtains, food debris on cabinet below soda machine. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of food, dirt and dust debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 8, 2025Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee roasting chiles outdoors under approved variance with doors open and no protection to keep insects from entering into establishment. Discussed with PIC that an air curtain will be required to prevent insects from entering.
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6-202.16 - Core: Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be in place. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of debris on reach-in freezer. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Sep 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.
Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA+
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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex R.
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA+
No outdoor cooking observed during inspection.No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Overfill, Cooling and time as a controlNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Alex Rincon
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.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 97Hungry Howie's PizzaA7227 S Central Ave · 0 m away
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- 98Poncho's Mexican FoodA7202 S Central Ave · 180 m away
- 100Canton Wong #8A7050 S Central Ave · 220 m away
- 96KFCA20 E Baseline Rd · 260 m away
- 99Church's ChickenA7444 S Central Ave · 300 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →