Arizona Deli

1 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Arizona Deli appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Arizona Deli's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed establishment selling to-go containers of TCS food items (cheese cubes, cooked eggs, salad with ranch, cut melons) with no labels. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
82
Sep 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat slicer stored as clean with food residue and debris on blade. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table cooler failing to keep multiple items at or below 41F. Min/max thermometer measures coldest temperature at 51F, and ambient dial thermometer within cooler measures at 55F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed parfaits, tuna salads, cheese medley, and cut fruit packaged without labels in grab-n-go "Dasani" cooler near front door. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed potato salad, macaroni salad, and margarine containers reused for food storage throughout kitchen. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food
4-502.13(A)
70
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present 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)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed establishment selling to-go containers of TCS food items (cheese cubes, cooked eggs, salad with ranch, cut melons) with no labels. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arizona Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arizona Deli on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arizona Deli?

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

How does Arizona Deli compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Arizona Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Arizona Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arizona Deli 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 Arizona Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arizona Deli is inspected around five times per year on average.