Az Deli Company

3838 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Az Deli Company stretching back to 2024. Az Deli Company was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Az Deli Company on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at the designated hand sink in the hallway next to the cookline. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following food-contact surfaces stored as clean with dried food debris on the blade: table-mounted can opener and commercial deli slicer. Also observed a knife stored as clean on a magnetic strip adjacent to the cookline, with a heavy accumulation of sticky residue on the handle at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 large tubs of red salsa stored within the walk-in cooler, with no visible date-mark at the time of inspection. Per PIC, two of the containers were made 1 day prior to inspection, and the final container was made 3 days prior to inspection. Discussed date-marking requirements with PIC. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottles containing yellow and blue liquid without any identifying labels on the spray bottles. PIC was able to identify chemical within the spray bottle as window cleaner and sanitizer at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the bottle at the time of inspection
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken(59'F) being cooled in a deep pan inside the top portion of a prep table on the cookline. Per PIC, the chicken was cooked about 3-4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed that prep tables are not manufactured to cool food products rapidly, and any cooling step should occur inside of a refrigerator or walk-in cooler, or another effective means. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer, specifically along the door frame and gaskets. Discussed routine maintenance for walk-in with PIC. 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak coming from the soda machine in the dining area. The leak was being caught by a large flat plan, placed beneath the RPZ backflow device. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
55
Jul 15, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed establishment with no food safety manager present, person in charge explains that food safety manager will be here tomorrow. 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: Observed freezer unit with large formation s of ice around the unit as well as constant dripping onto floor. 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
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods such as cut tomatoes, cheese, and cooked chicken in reach in fridge closest to the door with an internal temperature of 48F and the unit with an internal temperature of 51F. Person in charge explains that that food items were put in there 2 hours ago. Had person in charge move food items to alternative fridge for rapid cooling. Establishment in need of reach in fridge for proper operation
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed establishment with no food safety manager present, person in charge explains that food safety manager will be here tomorrow. 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: Observed freezer unit with large formation s of ice around the unit as well as constant dripping onto floor. 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
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee with gloves on crack two raw in-shell eggs into pan, touch and cut cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) burrito with soiled gloves, and place burrito into container for customer. Food employee discarded burrito, properly washed hands at handwash sink, and donned new gloves at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two 22-quart containers with lids on full of salsa containing fresh cut cilantro and tomato juice from hermetically sealed containers in facility walk-in at 57*F. Per PIC, salsa was made at room temperature this morning approximately 2 hours ago. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth lay on prep counter. Per PIC, wiping cloth is used to wipe countertops and employee hands. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations and may not be used in a manner that contaminates food and food-contact surfaces via employee usage/hands
3-304.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
70
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Az Deli Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Az Deli Company on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Az Deli Company?

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

How does Az Deli Company compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Az Deli Company most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Az Deli Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Az Deli Company have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Az Deli Company 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 Az Deli Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Az Deli Company is inspected around three times per year on average.