El Super

3130 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

El Super has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hand drying provision”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: No paper towels at one of the kitchen handwashing sinks. The manager then provided paper towels

6-301.12

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two of the handwashing sinks had no paper towels available. They were installed incorrectly in the dispensers and would not dispense. Corrected by manager. Always provide paper towels at handwashing sinks

6-301.12

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: In the seafood case, there were trays of pre-cooked seafoods adjacent to and in close proximity to trays of raw seafood. The manager was advised to segregate the pre-cooked to one side and the raw to the other side, with taller dividers between them

3-302.11(A3-8)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No detectable quat sanitizer residual in some of the wiping-cloth buckets. The manager remade and recked the quat sanitizer- ok at 150 ppm quat

3-304.14

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The left handwashing sink had a pea-trap drain that was dripping and must be tightened or reconnected so that it doesn't drip onto the floor. Also, there was a hose the was temporarily dripping into the handsink. Have the hose faucet repaired so that it doesn't drip, and refrain from putting the hose end into the handwashing sink. The hose was removed from the sink

5-205.15(B)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths in quat sanitizer measuring 0ppm. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that sanitizer buckets must have quat concentrations of 150ppm to 400ppm. Recommended to change out buckets more frequently depending on usage

3-304.14

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Super last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Super on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Super.

How does El Super compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has El Super's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Super 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 El Super inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Super is inspected around four times per year on average.

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