Family Dollar

4725 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Family Dollar has five inspections in the public record. Family Dollar was last inspected on Jan 14, 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Family Dollar's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the mop sink faucet escutcheon plates to be disconnected from the wall. Informed PIC that the faucet needs to be sealed prior next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the mop sink faucet to be missing a seal to the wall. Informed PIC that the faucet needs to be sealed prior next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed packages of raw bacon stored over raw shell eggs and packsged fully cooked hot dogs. Informed PIC and staff that raw animal proteins must be stored according to final cooking temperature and cannot for stored over any ready-to-eat foods. All raw animal proteins and ready-to-eat foods were properly stored at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the mop sink faucet to be separated from the wall. Observed the employee rest room on the right with a leak in the hand sink. Informed PIC that the mop sink and bathroom sink faucets need to be repaired. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed packaging debris and loose fried corn chips on empty shelving in the chip isle. Observed a dark puddle with debris stuck in it underneath the soda can shelving. Observed dirt and food debris throughout the food isles. Informed PIC that the shelving and floors need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which prevents the accumulation of dirt, debris, and organic matter. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Sep 3, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar.

How does Family Dollar compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Family Dollar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Family Dollar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar 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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