Food City

4727 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Food City four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Food City is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs wrapped in raw bacon stored over hot dogs. Observed raw bacon stored over fully cooked turkey bacon. Observed raw bacon stored over hot dogs. Informed PIC that raw animal proteins must not be stored over RTE foods. PIC properly stored the raw animal proteins 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(A3-8)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard underneath food products in the reach in refrigerator with beans, rice, and salsas. Informed PIC that cardboard is not an approved material due to it being absorbent and not easily cleanable. PIC removed the cardboard from the unit at time of inspection. Food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

4-101.11(B-E)

Sep 17, 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 14, 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.

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