Wal-Mart Supercenter

800 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

Public records show five inspections at Wal-Mart Supercenter stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

That's lower than the typical Tempe restaurant, which scores around 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items in the hot holding well to be at internal temperatures of 108*F to 128*F. Per person in charge (PIC) the items were cooked and placed into the unit 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Discussed to reheat to 165*F to hot hold above 135*F. PIC reheated chicken tenders and opted out of reheated by voluntarily discarding these items: cooked beans, gravy, cheesebites, mash potato, jalapeno poppers, and potato wedges. Also observed employee make new macaroni and cheese and place into hot holding. Center temperature was 90*F and the edges were at 100*F. Discussed to reheat to 165*F to hot hold above 135*F and employee completed at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at mop sink in the back of the facility with a not-in-use chemical dispenser that is directly connected with a hose and a Y-valve to a faucet with an AVB. Please have a separate water line installed upstream from the AVB for the chemical dispenser in order to allow the AVB to operate without being under constant pressure. The faucet with the AVB should be able to be used independently of the chemical dispenser. This will prevent chemicals from being syphoned into the clean water supply. PIC disconnected at the time of inspection and will keep disconnected when not in use. Also discussed with PIC the installation/use of a Y-valve on a faucet with or without an AVB is prohibited, because the system is not designed, constructed and installed according to law
5-205.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a liquid icicle build up on the insulated lines of the freezer. Discussed with PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of buildup residues
4-602.13
70
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wal-Mart Supercenter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wal-Mart Supercenter on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Wal-Mart Supercenter compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Wal-Mart Supercenter most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Wal-Mart Supercenter's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wal-Mart Supercenter 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 Wal-Mart Supercenter means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.