El Super

3130 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Super has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time as a public health control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting El Super on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese-jalapeno breads in the pastry cabinet at ambient temperature and with no labeling indicating a 4-hour discard time. Discussed record keeping procedures when using time as a public health control with PIC. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

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

6-301.12

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The cheese-jalapeno breads in the pastry cabinet were at ambient temperature and were not labeled with the time-of-day. The bakery manager then labeled them with the time of day

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Toxic materials not properly labeled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was a spray bottle of windex on the countertop that was not labeled. The manager then had the bottle properly labeled. Ensure that all chemicals are properly labeled

7-101.11

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple handwashing sinks to have no paper hand towels available. PIC stated that an order for paper towels had just come in. 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

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 pitchers in handwash sink by entrance to bakery. Pitchers were removed

5-205.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloths in quat sanitizer buckets measuring 0ppm. Wiping cloths must be in sanitizer buckets with concentrations of 150ppm to 400ppm. Recommended changing out buckets more frequently

3-304.14

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 four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” 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 90 out of 100, which is lower 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 two violations 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.

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