Fry's Food Stores

7770 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show six inspections at Fry's Food Stores stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 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 zero violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Fry's Food Stores on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw, ground beef stored above whole muscle in the retail cold holding unit next to the meat department, and on two shelves in the walk-in cooler. Ground beef should be stored below whole muscle due to having a higher cooking temperature. 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(A1-2)

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Observed rusted knife sharpeners on the magnetic knife holder near the 3-compartment sink. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

4-202.16

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed Meat freezer door that would not latch completely closed. The door frame appeared to be damaged by heavy equipment. The freezer unit maintained its items frozen and had additionally sealing with plastic curtains inside the door. Please repair to prevent employee's accidentally leaving the door open and having a thaw event within the freezer. Spoke to person in charge (PIC) about fixing this

6-501.11

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fry's Food Stores last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fry's Food Stores on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Fry's Food Stores compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Fry's Food Stores most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Fry's Food Stores' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fry's Food Stores have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fry's Food Stores 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 Fry's Food Stores inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fry's Food Stores is inspected around four times per year on average.

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