Food City

845 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Food City has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Food City was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Food City squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed plastic curtain in walk-in coolers, freezers and walk-through are missing or torn. Discussed with PIC that required for physical facility to be in good repair
6-501.11
95
Jul 28, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed plastic curtain in walk-in coolers, freezers and walk-through are missing or torn. Discussed with PIC that required for physical facility to be in good repair
6-501.11
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in grocery freezer with buildup of ice on fans and 2 fans not functioning, as well as buildup of ice on floor. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair and functioning properly
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed walls and doors toward back of the store, near restrooms with dirt build up and paint peeling. Discussed with PIC that walls need to be in good repair. smooth and cleanable
6-501.12
90
Sep 24, 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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food City?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Food City.

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.

How often is Food City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Food City is inspected around three times per year on average.