R & G Mini Mart
A12239 W Grand Ave, El Mirage 85335
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2406173
Score based on 4 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 history4 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed a plant growing out of the wall cove basing in the back storage area near a floor drain. Per PIC they had not noticed the growth prior to inspection. 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. Third consecutive violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 3, 2026Routine2 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed excessive ice buildup behind fan in refrigerated walk-in. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed a plant growing out of the wall cove basing in the back storage area near a floor drain. Per PIC they had not noticed the growth prior to inspection. 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. Second consecutive violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Jul 22, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC has provided evidence via email of purchase of chlorine test strips.
Jul 17, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
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Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine sanitizer being used for sanitizing utensils. When asked for test strips, PIC was unaware of the usage of test strips. Educated PIC how test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/29/25.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a floor drain filled and overflowing with water drainage from ice machine. Per PIC they had the drain snaked a month ago but did not noticed the drain re-clogging or the water spillage until time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed a plant growing out of the wall cove basing in the back storage area near a floor drain. Per PIC they had not noticed the growth prior to inspection. 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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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 →