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B°3149 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-00949
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Upon reinspection the unit has an ambient air temperature of 45*F. PIC stated that a technician worked on the unit and told them it was fixed. Food delivered an hour prior to inspection was stored in the unit at time of inspection. PIC moved all TCS foods to an alternate functioning cooler at time of inspection. 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 on 7/17/2026. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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 the floor drain underneath the soda fountain wall halfway full of water and draining very slowly. Informed PIC that the drain needs to be cleared and draining properly. PIC input work order at time of inspection. Observed trash and other debris inside the floors drains throughout the establishment. Discussed with PIC keeping the floor drain clean and clear from debris to prevent clogging. 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
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed cleaning the drain lines and drip trays of the drink machines with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provisions available at the back hand sink or front hand sink at time of inspection. Observed markings on the wall near the front hand sink were dispenser used to be. Discussed with PIC installing dispensers to keep the hand sinks in a state that promotes proper hand washing. PIC provided paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed milk, butter, eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and various hot dogs with internal temperatures ranging 52*F-54*F in the walk-in refrigerator. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 51.9 *F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the refrigerator fan was iced over last week on Thursday, they called maintenance and the unit was turned off for 24 hours, then back on and were told it was running properly. PIC stated that during this time no TCS foods were removed or discarded. Informed PIC that the foods need to be discarded. PIC discarded all improperly cold held TCS foods at time of inspection. Food was embargoed. Discussed with PIC that the TCS food products need to be removed and discarded the next time the walk-in is out for hours. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 holding TCS food above 41*F. The ambient temperature of the unit was 51.9*F. 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 on 7/10/2026.
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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 the floor drain underneath the soda fountain wall halfway full of water and draining very slowly. Informed PIC that the drain needs to be cleared and draining properly. PIC input work order at time of inspection. Observed trash and other debris inside the floors drains throughout the establishment. Discussed with PIC keeping the floor drain clean and clear from debris to prevent clogging. 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
Jan 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed raw bacon, cows milk (chocolate, regular, strawberry), raw shelled eggs and butter having internal temperatures of 51-55*F. Person in charge states these items had been in the unit for more than 4 hours. Also in the display cooler: observed prepackaged sandwiches (tuna, chicken salad, chicken, breakfast, ham, turkey) , salami and cheese sticks, and burritos (been, bean and cheese) having internal temperatures of 62-64*F. Person in charge states these foods had been in the unit since the morning (more than 4 hours). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 display cooler located near the front of the store having an ambient temperature of 64*F. Also observed the main walk in cooler having an ambient temperature of 55*F. Both units had TCS foods stored in them. 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. Reinspection will occur within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Obsevered grab and go food in reach in cooler case temping at 58*F using a probe thermometer ( Oven Roasted Turkey, Turkey Breast Wrap, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Don Migel Steak with Jalapeno, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Bites chicken Breast, Panino Hard Salami & Pepper Jack, K string cheese, Roltini Singles wraped cheese stick). PIC stated they were unsure of when the food became out of temperature. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Embargoed Oven Roasted Turkey, Turkey Breast Wrap, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Don Migel Steak with Jalapeno, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Bites chicken Breast, Panino Hard Salami & Pepper Jack, K string cheese, Roltini Singles wraped cheese stick. 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 reach in grab and go cooler in the front of store temping at 58*F using a max min thermometer. 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. PIC put in service request at time of inspection. Re-inspection will occur within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Angelica Mercado
2023
Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection emailed and confirmed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Robert S Morris
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →