Food State Market

3202 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Food State Market, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

“Safe, unadulterated and honestly presented” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the following food products with visible white and blue/green growth throughout: a box of strawberries, one green bell pepper, and 3 ginger roots. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

3-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed broken sliding door of meat case being closed with a piece of carboard. Repairs for the door have been pending for at least 2 years. Also observed missing FRP tile and a small hole beneath the utility sink directly outside the meat storage walk-in. Also observed wall damage and the baseboard in restroom coming off wall. Repair/Re-seal so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and constructed from non-absorbent material to prevent water seepage conditions. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

6-501.11

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed whole corn and oranges with blue/green fuzzy organic growth throughout, being stored in the walk-in cooler across from the meat display cooler in plastic-lined crates. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed broken slide door of meat case being closed with a piece of carboard. Also observed missing FRP tile and a large hole beneath the utility sink directly outside the meat storage walk-in. Also observed caulking around utility sink to be missing, cracked or otherwise in disrepair rendering the areas not smooth, nor easily cleanable. Repair/Re-seal so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and constructed from non-absorbent material to prevent water seepage conditions

6-501.11

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed whole lettuce, cilantro, and oranges for sale with visible signs of organic matter growth on the food, being stored in the left-side walk-in cooler door nearest to the handsink. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed two soda display coolers near the front entrance that have been out of use for longer than 90 days. Coolers were left unattended and coated in dust and general grime. Per PIC, both units are meant to be replaced soon, with the pick-up of the old units to occur after replacement. Discussed vacating the premises of unnecessary items and equipment prior to next routine inspection

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food State Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food State Market on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food State Market?

Across the inspection record, “safe, unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food State Market.

How does Food State Market compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Food State Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Food State Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food State Market 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 State Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Food State Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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