4 Sons Food Store

3610 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, 4 Sons Food Store has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting 4 Sons Food Store squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed half and half creamer date marked for 8/18 at the time of inspection date 8/29. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dark organic matter build up on ice maker panel. In equipment such as ice bins and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat violation: 3rd

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter in the floor drain from the soda fountain

6-501.12

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dark organic matter build up on ice maker panel and build up on tongs for non-TCS beef sticks. In equipment such as ice bins and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed faucet leaking on the mop sink. 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

5-205.15(B)

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter in nozzles of soda fountain and ice dispenser chute

4-602.11(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Sons Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Sons Food Store on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Sons Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 4 Sons Food Store.

How does 4 Sons Food Store compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

4 Sons Food Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has 4 Sons Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 4 Sons Food Store have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 4 Sons Food Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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