88 International Market

3557 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited 88 International Market five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

88 International Market's latest score of 70 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old/dried meat residue in the interior of meat slicer. Discussed proper cleaning and pic will clean at time of inspection and sanitize
4-602.11(A-D)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No Paper towels at hand sink in meat area. Some dispenser units are not operational and need to be replaced. Pic provided hand towels at time of inspection
6-301.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed constant leak from faucet at three compartnment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on walls under equipment. Facility in need of regular daily cleaning and maintenance. Discussed with PIC more frequent cleaning and removing any unnessary items
6-501.12
70
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dirty floor drains with food debris as well as black dirt on the walls. 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
6-501.12
95
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in and around unit of meat display. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water condensation from unit dripping on exposed raw meats such as chicken breast, pork liver, pork stomach, and chicken wings. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on refrigeration equipment leaking onto raw exposed foods. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 88 International Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 88 International Market on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 88 International Market?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 88 International Market.

How does 88 International Market compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

88 International Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has 88 International Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 88 International Market have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 88 International Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 88 International Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 88 International Market is inspected around three times per year on average.