Am/Pm

4249 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Am/Pm has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sani bucket to have a chlorine concentration of 200ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection (50-100ppm)

7-204.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE hot sandwiches being held under time as a control with no time stamps. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping clothes to have a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Approved sanitizer concentrations for chlorine is 50-100ppm. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Feb 13, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at establishment at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to be using sanitizer buckets using chlorine. No chlorine test strips were present at establishment. Establishment has three compartment sink with auto dispenser for quat, dispenser is currently not working properly. Instructed staff to hand dilute chlorine in sanitizer compartment for three comp sink until dispenser is fixed. Quat test strips were discolored. Informed staff that quat test strips shall be present when using quat sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Am/Pm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Am/Pm on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Am/Pm?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Am/Pm.

How does Am/Pm compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Am/Pm most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Am/Pm's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Am/Pm have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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