Fry's Food Stores

1835 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Fry's Food Stores appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Fry's Food Stores is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dried food particles, brown /dark organic matter, dust and grease buildup on handles of refrigerators, the walls and floor behind equipment in the back prep area, above the three compartment sink, and the carts used for raw chicken. Also observed the chicken warmer on the service line has food debris on the above and below the doors inside the equipment. Discussed with PIC to clean at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris, dust or organic matter

6-501.12

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dried food particles, brown /dark organic matter and grease buildup on the walls in the back prep area and above the three compartment sink. Also observed chicken warmer on the service line has food debris on the above and below the doors inside the equipment. Discussed with PIC to clean at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris, dust or organic matter

6-501.12

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed either separated or missing caulking or dark orange organic matter on existing caulking at all hand washing sinks, three-compartment sink, and prep sinks. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if it is not easily moved to properly clean

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed either dried food particles, paper/plastic debris, dark organic matter or grease buildup under the equipment in the back prep area and the front service area. Also observed brown and black buildup on the walls in the back prep area. Chicken warmer on the service line has food debris on the top and bottom inside the equipment. Discussed with PIC to clean at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris, dust or organic matter

6-501.12

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed under the oven equipment by the back wall to have dark food debris and also observed dried food on the walls by the ovens. Discussed with PIC to clean at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris, dust or organic matter

6-501.12

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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fry's Food Stores?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fry's Food Stores.

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

Fry's Food Stores most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe 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.

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