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Snappy Family Convenience Store

702 E Roeser Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Snappy Family Convenience Store has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Snappy Family Convenience Store's latest score of 67 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 sets of tongs left hanging on metal racks in the fryer area with visible food debris and grease residue on the food-contact surfaces. Per PIC, the tongs were not cleaned after yesterday's service. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-602.11(A-D)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tzatziki sauce stored inside the sliding-glass door display cooler located in the food assembly area, with a prep date of 6/19/2025 at time of inspection. Also observed white cream sauce labeled with an expiration date of 8/11/2025 at time of inspection. Discussed revising and adhering to a standard date-marking system with PIC. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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)
3-501.18
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two cans of Raid pesticide being stored in the dry storage area next to the 2-door standing refrigerator in the warewashing area. Discussed active pest control with PIC. Per PIC, these cans were not in-use and they confirmed having active pest control for the establishment. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of single-use items (napkins, to-go cups, Etc.) being stored in the employee restroom. Discussed storage limitations of single-use items and articles with PIC. Single service and single-use articles may not be stored in toilet rooms. Prior to next routine inspection ensure that all items are relocated to a proper storage area
4-903.12
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed RTE marinara sauce being stored in a small display refrigerator in the main kitchen area with a prep date of 7/29. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Also observed the following TCS food items with no date marking: Cooked hot dogs, beef tamales, and cooked ground turkey. PIC was unsure when these items were prepared/cooked. 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
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on tongs, knife, and cutting board stored as clean in the fryer area. Per PIC, the items were last used on the previous evening. Items not in use at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of 'Raid' pesticide located beneath 3-comp sink in the back storage area, and a commercial sprayer bottle of 'Raid' pesticide located in the employee restroom. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table in the main kitchen area with an ambient internal temperature of 60'F via min/max thermometer at time of inspection. All TCS food products were discarded at time of inspection, (See Violation #22). 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
Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of single-use items (napkins, to-go cups, Etc.) being stored in the employee restroom. Discussed storage limitations of single-use items and articles with PIC. Single service and single-use articles may not be stored in toilet rooms. Prior to next routine inspection ensure that all items are relocated to a proper storage area
4-903.12
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snappy Family Convenience Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snappy Family Convenience Store on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snappy Family Convenience Store?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snappy Family Convenience Store.

How does Snappy Family Convenience Store compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Snappy Family Convenience Store most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Snappy Family Convenience Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Snappy Family Convenience Store have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Snappy Family Convenience Store means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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