Arco Food Mart

10809 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Arco Food Mart, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At ice machine handwashing sink,no hand drying towels available. Hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at all times

6-301.12

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Establishment bagged ice without distributor's name and location on bags. Provide missing information to the packages with labels or a stamp or pre-printed bags

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed equipment and plastic hot dog storage container in front of and inside the kitchen hand sink. Maintain the sink clean and availalbe for immediate use. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The onsite person in charge is not a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Bagged ice packaged in the facility lack distributor's name and location. Provide the missing information to the packages

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No single use towels available at the kitchen handwash sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 19, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In hot cabinet/135F observed TCS food holding under 135F including bacon breakfast burritos/131F, shredded steak burritos/128F, egg chorizo burritos/127F and chicken fajita burritos/129F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Please turn up the thermostat on the case before refilling it with hot TCS food

3-501.16(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed items including a pail, scrubbing pad, and a water bottle in handwashing sink near the warewashing sink. Inspector relocated all items in the handwash sink at time of inspection. Maintain the sink available for immediate handwashing at all times. 3rd Consecutive Violation

5-205.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available to monitor food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment and email proof of corrective action (a photo or receipt) to inspector within about a week

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the ice maker, observed peeling duct tap on edge of ice bin opening. Maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Remove the duct tape

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arco Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arco Food Mart on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arco Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arco Food Mart.

How does Arco Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Arco Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Arco Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arco Food Mart have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Arco Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arco Food Mart is inspected around three times per year on average.

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