Food City

4430 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Food City stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 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 zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw bacon stored above RTE packaged corn in deli fridge. Observed packaged raw bacon wrapped hot dogs and raw cured pork with packaging states to cook to 160*F stored above RTE cheese. 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 will properly store 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(A3-8)
95
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food City on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Food City compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Food City's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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