Pride Gas & Groceries

1734 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Pride Gas & Groceries has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Sanitizing solutions, testing devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Pride Gas & Groceries on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go bags of ice with no label indicating the name of the establishment or the address/phone number. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing anthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure proper labeling on ice by next routine inspection
3-602.11(B5)
90
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go bags of ice with no label indicating the name of the establishment or the address/phone number. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing anthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure proper labeling on ice by next routine inspection
3-602.11(B5)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes quat to sanitize food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
82
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at the back hand sink next to three-compartment sink in the establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pre-packaged sandwiches in hot holding unit time stamped with a prep time of 7:00AM and a discard time of 11:00AM. Per PIC, sandwiches and other pre-packaged items kept in hot holding unit are kept for 4 hours, and discarded if not sold. PIC could not locate a written time as a control policy at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. PIC states they want to continue using time as a control to hold sandwiches and other hot items. PIC was provided a written time as a control policy at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go bags of ice with no label indicating the name of the establishment or the address/phone number. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure proper labeling on ice by next routine inspection
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
78
Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go bags of ice with no label indicating the name of the establishment or the address/phone number. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure proper labeling on ice by next routine inspection
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
95
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink with extremely low water pressure coming from the faucet whether it is turned onto sprayer or faucet; the sprayer has adequate pressure. Establishment must repair faucet so there is adequate pressure from sprayer and faucet so that compartments can be easily filled using the faucet for waash, rinse, and sanitizing food contact surfaces (such as frozen drink containers). All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection
5-205.15(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed half and half creamer in dispenser with no date indicating when it was opened. Person in charge indicated it was opened 2/22. Ready to eat (RTE), time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at any of the 3 hand sinks in the establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink(s) at time of inspection
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine; observed buildup of dust on top of ice machine. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Person in charge indicated they would wash, rinse, and sanitize the scoop and find a new place to store the ice scoop
3-304.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go bags of ice with no label indicating the name of the establishment or the address/phone number. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Ensure proper labeling on ice by next routine inspection
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
64
Aug 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The person in charge was unable to provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The person in charge was unable to provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed milk with internal temperature of 48*F in the walk-in refrigerator. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 48.3*F; operator indicated over the phone that they had someone coming into today to service the walk-in refrigerator and AC unit for the store. Person in charge indicated the milk had been in the unit for more than 4 hours. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pride Gas & Groceries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pride Gas & Groceries on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pride Gas & Groceries?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pride Gas & Groceries.

How does Pride Gas & Groceries compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Pride Gas & Groceries most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Pride Gas & Groceries' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pride Gas & Groceries have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pride Gas & Groceries 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 Pride Gas & Groceries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pride Gas & Groceries is inspected around five times per year on average.