Arco

3501 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Arco has four inspections in the public record. Arco was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed half used bags of chili and cheese (100-111°F), which had been in the dispenser for 3 days, below the required hot holding temperature 135°F (see embargo). Alerted the manager who placed a work order in for the dispenser at time of inspection. A reinspection on the hot holding unit will occur in 10 days. Discussed hot holding requirements and food safety risks with staff
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed bagged chili and cheese hot holding below 135°F. Staff embargoed food which had been in the unit multiple days. (see embargo). A work order was placed for hot holding dispenser at time of inspection. A reinspection will occur in 10 days
4-301.11
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bagged chili and cheese held in a warming dispenser. The internal temperature was 95 degrees F. They were ready for service and had been held for 24 hours. The chili and cheese were recommended for discard. Discussed hot holding requirement of 135 degrees F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chili and cheese were stored in a warming dispenser that was not turned out. The cheese and chili measured with an internal temperature of 78 degrees F. They were both recommended for discard. Discussed ensuring warming dispenser is in good repair and maintaining temperatures at 135 degrees F
3-501.16(A)(1)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arco on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arco?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arco.

How does Arco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Arco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Arco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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