Fry's Food Stores

3255 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Fry's Food Stores has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed front handsink near deli slicers with damaged caulking and slight gaps for water entrance between sink and wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-402.11

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11

May 8, 2025

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 buildup of food debris in back prep sink. Per employee, sink is normally used for washing produce. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

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

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of quaternary ammonia sanitizer with a measured concentration of 500+ ppm. The bottle is used to sanitize meat slicers. The manufacturer instructions indicated the appropriate concentration for this sanitizer if 150 - 400 ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and grime on walls, floors, and plumbing fixtures throughout the deli area especially around the cook line and in the warewashing section. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” has been cited three 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation 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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