Arco food mart
A10809 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale 85259
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88607
Score based on 8 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 history8 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: warewashing procedures, affixing labels to ice bags.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At ice machine handwashing sink,no hand drying towels available. Hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
***Second Consecutive Violation*** Establishment bagged ice without distributor's name and location on bags. Provide missing information to the packages with labels or a stamp or pre-printed bags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The onsite person in charge is not a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed equipment and plastic hot dog storage container in front of and inside the kitchen hand sink. Maintain the sink clean and availalbe for immediate use. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: No soap available at kitchen handwash sink. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Bagged ice packaged in the facility lack distributor's name and location. Provide the missing information to the packages. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Feb 5, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
No single use towels available at the kitchen handwash sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
2024
Aug 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Re-inspection report emailed.
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed items including a pail, scrubbing pad, and a water bottle in handwashing sink near the warewashing sink. Inspector relocated all items in the handwash sink at time of inspection. Maintain the sink available for immediate handwashing at all times. 3rd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at rear handwashing sink nearest the warewashing sink. Soap provided at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
In hot cabinet/135F observed TCS food holding under 135F including bacon breakfast burritos/131F, shredded steak burritos/128F, egg chorizo burritos/127F and chicken fajita burritos/129F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Please turn up the thermostat on the case before refilling it with hot TCS food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
No probe thermometer available to monitor food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment and email proof of corrective action (a photo or receipt) to inspector within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
At the ice maker, observed peeling duct tap on edge of ice bin opening. Maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Remove the duct tape. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer Gielbeda
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing......Observed cases of beverage cans stacked in front of the kitchen handwashing sink and making access difficult. After instruction, the beverage cases were relocated. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces......Orange growth observed on interior surface of ice maker. Properly clean/sanitize more frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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.......In retail coffee area, observed half and half/72F being stored in a cake pan with about a quarter inch of melted ice. Maintain cold TCS food at or below 41F or use time as a public health control. When using and ice water bath, ensure the level of the ice water is sufficient to maintain the entire contents of the TCS food container cold. The last serving of creamer was immediately discarded by the person-in-charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels.....Bags of iced packed in the facility lack packer's name and and place of business. Provide additional information as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest.....Observed a couple dead cockroaches in the kitchen handwashing sink. Remove and maintain clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment.....At the ice maker, observed corrugated cardboard installed with tape along the edge of the bin opening. Repair the icemaker in an approved manner and maintain all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Aug 22, 2023Routine2 foundation2 coreC
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.......The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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: C,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Signer: Jennifer Gielbeda
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing......In rear prep area, observed to boxes of disposable utensils, a clipboard, and a roll of tape stored in the handwashing sink. Maintain the sink clean and available for immediate use. The items were removed. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.......Observed no disposable towels supplied at one handwashing sink, and inoperable towel dispenser at hand sink near the ovens. Towels provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces......Observed buildup of dark residue on upper interior surface of the icemaker. Properly clean, sanitize and maintain as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices.....No probe thermometer available to monitor internal food temperatures. Obtain. Email corrective action (photo or receipt) to inspector within about a week. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment.....At the ice maker, observed the internal deflector missing, and a corrugated cardboard installed with tape along the edge of the bin opening. Repair the icemaker in an approved manner and maintain all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Staff removed the corrugated material. Replace the approved deflector and remove the tape as well. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
This address holds 2 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →