Shell

5201 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Shell has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed ice dispenser at beverage fountain with visible accumulation of residue inside ice chute. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency for beverage dispenser to prevent accumulation of debris with person-in-charge (PIC). All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food contact surfaces touching non-Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods are to be cleaned every 24 hours or at any time contamination may have occurred
4-602.11(E)
95
Sep 6, 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 Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Shell compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Shell most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shell have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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.