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Family Dollar #27899

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1717 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2500829

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 22, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

May 22, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reach-in freezers are not in operation and no food being stored in freezers at this time.

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.113

Inspector's notes

Observed dumpsters in back of store with lids not covering on one dumpster and missing lids on another dumpster. Discussed with PIC that required for dumpsters to be covered at all times.

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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles Predefined Comments: Outside receptacles must be closed with tight fitting lids or doors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Addl Notes: Observed trash/litter around dumpster and dumpster enclosure. Discussed with PIC that dumpster enclosure area required to be maintained clean at all times. Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed wet dirty mop stored inside mop sink. Discussed with PIC that once mop is used, should be cleaned and stored upright to air-dry.

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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows to air-dry without soiling walls. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed backroom doors with buildup of dirt and dust. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dust, dirt, food debris. 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.

Jan 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed trash enclosure with litter surrounding trash dumpsters and lids left open as well as trash/litter throughout parking lot. Discussed with PIC that the dumpster area required to be maintained clean and free of litter, unnecessary items and dumpster lids must be closed at all times.

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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Apr 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →