Food City
A+Cutting Edge7227 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85042
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-85141
Score based on 9 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.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Sep 8, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris buildup on the bottom of floor in reach-in freezer in seafood area. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn and missing curtains in meat market refrigerated prep area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility is required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 29, 2025Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on inside door, outside door, floor, and shelves of reach-in seafood freezer and seafood prep table and storage compartment underneath.
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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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust buildup on walls and ceiling in freezer prep room. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be more frequently.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed chipped paint on the four poles at meat display area, missing and torn plastic curtains in freezer prep room, and torn seal (weather stripping) on swinging door into freezer prep room. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of debris on prep-table, reach-in freezer in back room, and in the inside panel of ice machine used to ice seafood display. 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 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: building maintenanceNo 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.
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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 →