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German Sausage Co

A

4900 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment · Permit FD-00993

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2025

Dec 5, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed reduced oxygen packaging requirements. HACCP requirements have already been emailed.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

The tile coved base is detaching from the wall behind the cooking ovens. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Aug 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs. Discussed ROP or raw meats.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager was found in the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Apr 25, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed record keeping requirements.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge (PIC) did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the time of inspection. Per Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

During inspection observed wall tile and cove base with cracks and crevices behind the ovens. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas the need repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Dec 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed HACCP record keeping.

Aug 16, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: No food production for the retail permit was occurring during inspection. The person in charge (PIC) was informed to maintain batch records for approved dried sausage products for at least 180 days. Reviewed pest control receipts.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager(CFPM) at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection.<<>>

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

The wall tile in the back of the cooking equipment are detaching from the wall. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the wall tile that needs repair. Please repair or replace prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Of note: No food production was occurring during inspection. The person in charge (PIC) stated the beef jerky is being inspected by the state. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: A,Signer: Annetta Scherz

2023

Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. No production of beef sticks was occurring during inspection. Reviewed record keeping. 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-181Award: A,Signer: Mike Barthel,Food Manager Licenses: 1

Aug 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Of note: Reviewed HACCP/Variance records with the person in charge (PIC). The PIC stated they are currently working with AZDA on a beef jerky product. No production was occurring during the inspection. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-682Signer: Mike Barthel ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

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 →