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A°3196 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix 85050
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-00513
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 21, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed west-side walk-in cooler with a Min/ Max temperature of 45.1*F at 8:50 am. Person in charge stated that cooler was stocked at 2:00 am. PIC voluntarily damaged out one of each of the following items: yogurt parfait (internal temperature 47*F), Ham omelet (internal temperature 47*F), ham and eggs sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), ham and provolone cheese wrap (internal temperature 51*F), ham and cheese sandwich (internal temperature 49*F), turkey ham sandwich (internal temperature 51*F), turkey and swiss sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), sausage and egg sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), sausage american cheese sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), rib sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), cheddar snack (internal temperature 51*F), pepper jack snack (internal temperature 55*F), mozzarella stick (internal temperature 50*F), Colby jack cheese (internal temperature 52*F), cream cheese (internal temperature 51*F), Unshelled hard boil eggs (internal temperature 53*F), fontina cheese (internal temperature 47*F), turkey and pepper jack sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), hot pickles (internal temperature 50*F). All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust build-up on the air condenser in the walk-in cooler near the restrooms on the west side of the building. Observed dust build-up on the walls near the condenser fan in the walk-in cooler on the north side of the building. 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 soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Aug 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed west-side walk-in cooler with a Min/ Max temperature of 45.1*F at 8:50 am. Person in charge stated that cooler was stocked at 2:00 am. PIC voluntarily damaged out one of each of the following items: yogurt parfait (internal temperature 47*F), Ham omelet (internal temperature 47*F), ham and eggs sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), ham and provolone cheese wrap (internal temperature 51*F), ham and cheese sandwich (internal temperature 49*F), turkey ham sandwich (internal temperature 51*F), turkey and swiss sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), sausage and egg sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), sausage american cheese sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), rib sandwich (internal temperature 47*F), cheddar snack (internal temperature 51*F), pepper jack snack (internal temperature 55*F), mozzarella stick (internal temperature 50*F), Colby jack cheese (internal temperature 52*F), cream cheese (internal temperature 51*F), Unshelled hard boil eggs (internal temperature 53*F), fontina cheese (internal temperature 47*F), turkey and pepper jack sandwich (internal temperature 48*F), hot pickles (internal temperature 50*F). All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed the walk-in cooler on the west-side of the building with TCS foods inside (internal temps 47 - 55 *F). Min / Max Thermometer at 8:50 am was 45.1*F. Min Max Thermometer at 9:12 am was 44.2*F. Person in charge stated that there have been issues with cooling unit in the past. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 08/17/2026.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust build-up on the air condenser in the walk-in cooler near the restrooms on the west side of the building. Observed dust build-up on the walls near the condenser fan in the walk-in cooler on the north side of the building. 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 soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Mar 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Marline Y
2023
Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months.We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Michael Brown,Award: A
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →