Food City

5114 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Food City has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Food City squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed a handwashing sink in the produce area that is starting to separate from the wall. Discussed with person in charge to add more silicone/caulking to the sink so that it sealed smooth and flush to the wall. Person in charge will have the sink re-caulked
4-402.11
95
Oct 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(C)
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 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 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Food City compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Food City most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation 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.