Central Food Mart

8941 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Central Food Mart stretching back to 2024. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Central Food Mart is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid clean up instructions via email
2-501.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilize chlorine santizer but have no chlorine sanitizer test strips available at the time of inspection
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored directly on top of an unsealed wood shelf and directly on top of a push cart next to a wet cloth. Discussed in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
78
Sep 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler used to store TCS foods for cold holding with minimum internal ambient temperature of 57F. TCS foods in the reach in cooler had internal temperatures between 45F -54F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in coold for TCS cold holding at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service
4-301.11
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler used to store TCS foods for cold holding with minimum internal ambient temperature of 57F. TCS foods in the reach in cooler had internal temperatures between 45F -54F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in coold for TCS cold holding at the time of inspection and placed a work order for service
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central Food Mart on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Central Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Central Food Mart.

How does Central Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Central Food Mart most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central 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.