Shell

12170 N El Mirage Rd El, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Shell four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to other El Mirage restaurants (averaging 98), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a hot holding nacho cheese/chili dispenser and a cold holding cream dispenser with no date marks for when placed in unit. When asked, PIC was unable to give a definitive answer as to when TCS food items were placed in unit. Educated PIC that all RTE/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. Corrected at time of inspection
3-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive soda syrup accumulation in the soda fountain drip tray near the drain lines. Educated PIC that the 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shell on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Shell compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

Shell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the El Mirage average of 98.

Has Shell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shell have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shell 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 Shell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shell is inspected around two times per year on average.