Quick Stop Food Mart

3860 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The inspection history at Quick Stop Food Mart is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Quick Stop Food Mart's latest score of 78 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge (PIC) unable to locate thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Person in charge provided a probe thermometer for establishment at time of inspection

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at time of inspection. Establishment did not have chlorine or sanitizer available to make proper concentration of sanitizer for wiping cloths or sanitize dishes. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (Chlorine 50-100ppm). PIC obtained chlorine at time of inspection. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken being thawed on shelf under grill top at room temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Frozen chicken was moved to the walk in fridge to thaw

3-501.13

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee manually washing dishes with dawn soap in food prep sink with no sanitization step. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Explained to operator that prep sink is only to be used for food prep, not washing dishes. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection in three compartment sink

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at establishment at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed crack in brick wall in hallway across from bathroom. Sunshine can be seen coming through crack. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quick Stop Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quick Stop Food Mart on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quick Stop Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quick Stop Food Mart.

How does Quick Stop Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Quick Stop Food Mart most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Quick Stop Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quick Stop Food Mart have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quick Stop Food Mart 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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