American Legion
A1624 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00697
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jul 22, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: emphasized importance of checking date-marking for ready-to-eat time-and-temperature control for safety (RTE TCS) foods. RTE TCS foods must be used or discarded within 7 days of opening or prepping, with the prep date counting as day 1.
Apr 27, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Email correspondence uploaded to Files tab of operational permit.
Apr 22, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for May 1, 2026. A photo of the quat sanitizer test strips may be provided via e-mail in lieu of in-person re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bags of chicken being thawed in a sink basin of still water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Person in charge (PIC) emptied basin and bags of chicken in a bus tub to thaw submerged under cold running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer test strips available for use with sanitizer product used at 3-compartment sink. Corresponding test strips are required for any sanitizer used for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 5/1/2026.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper food storage with PIC.
Aug 19, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cans of cheese sauce, condensed milk, and chicken broth stored directly on the floor in an exterior cabinet by the back room bar. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC relocated all food products to a nearby shelf at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak coming from faucet neck of the 3-comp sink located in the front bar. Discussed the importance of routine maintenance with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 24, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed the need to refrigerate clarified butter and any other TCS food item labeled with either "perishable" or "keep refrigerated" by the manufacturer. Also discussed proper food storage, and proper utensil storage to prevent contamination with PIC. Provided guidance documents via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed caulking for the mop sink to be missing, cracked, or otherwise in disrepair, rendering the area neither smooth nor easily cleanable. Re-seal to ensure the area is smooth, easily cleanable and prevents water seepage. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC.
Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper storage of personal medication with PIC.
Apr 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Michelle Daniels,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
2023
Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Wilma Dorsey,Award: A
Nov 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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 request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Wilma Dorsey,Award: A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →