R & G Mini Mart

12239 W Grand Ave El, El Mirage, AZ 85335

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, R & G Mini Mart has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. R & G Mini Mart was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical El Mirage restaurant, which scores around 98. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice buildup behind fan in refrigerated walk-in. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a plant growing out of the wall cove basing in the back storage area near a floor drain. Per PIC they had not noticed the growth prior to inspection. 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. Second consecutive violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 22, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer being used for sanitizing utensils. When asked for test strips, PIC was unaware of the usage of test strips. Educated PIC how test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/29/25

4-302.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a floor drain filled and overflowing with water drainage from ice machine. Per PIC they had the drain snaked a month ago but did not noticed the drain re-clogging or the water spillage until time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was R & G Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R & G Mini Mart on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R & G Mini Mart?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R & G Mini Mart.

How does R & G Mini Mart compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

R & G Mini Mart most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the El Mirage average of 98.

Has R & G Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at R & G Mini Mart have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at R & G Mini 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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