Central Orange Food Store

8843 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Central Orange Food Store five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 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 zero violations per visit.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Central Orange Food Store is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Conveying Sewage
Inspector notes: Observed slow drainage of mop sink with back flow of a black colored liquid. The person in charge placed a work order for service at the time of inspection. A 24 hour re-inspection for mop sink drain to take place by 01/17/24
5-402.13
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water availablity to any faucet within the establishment. The person in charge placed work order for service at the time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. A 24hr re-inspection for hot water availability to take place by 01/17/25
5-202.12(A)
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Orange Food Store last inspected?

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

How does Central Orange Food Store compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Central Orange Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central Orange Food Store have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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