Kiss The Cook
A4915 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01031
Breakfast & Brunch — Family-owned scratch breakfast and lunch since 1982Facebook
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Apr 2, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed datemarking.
Inspector's notes
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. Repeat Violation: 2nd Consecutive.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris along floor behind reach-in cooler equipment and behind/between cookline equipment. Observed accumulation of debris/dust along ceiling tiles and walls of ware washing area. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Discussed preventing accumulation of pest attractants with person in charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd Consecutive.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Nov 19, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Chlorine warewashing machine now reads at 100ppm per chlorine test strips.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath storage equipment, 3-compartment sink, and dry storage shelves. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment shall repair chlorine warewashing machine prior to re-inspection on 12/2/25. Discussed datemarking.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine warewashing machine with 0ppm concentration of chlorine sanitizer, per chlorine test strips. Food-contact surfaces shall be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Per person in charge (PIC), chlorine warewashing machine was serviced two days prior to inspection. PIC could not recall last time employee tested chlorine concentration from warewashing machine. Establishment shall repair chlorine warewashing machine prior to re-inspection on 12/2/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath storage equipment, 3-compartment sink, and dry storage shelves. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling temperatures.
Feb 12, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip usage and cleaning frequency.
Inspector's notes
Observed wall broken wall panel next to ice machine broken and exposing inner wall space. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair wall paneling 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
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage and separation of food prepared with TCS items (storage of batter prepared with raw eggs).
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling of all containers holding chemicals.
Mar 12, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.A copy of this report will be emailed. 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: Jimmy Bedwell
2023
Nov 1, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed.Discussed proper storage and separation of raw TCS foods with owner.Discussed appropriate sanitation levels with employees. 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: Nancy Hagadorn
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Observed accumulation of dust as well as mineral deposits within the interior and exterior of the ice machine. Informed operator about findings and suggested a more regular schedule for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Also observed food stains and black debris along inside of mounted can opener. Ensure items that are regularly in contact with food are sanitized every 4 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Began inspection and attempted to use hot water handle for handwashing sink and ware washing sink and no hot water was able to be produced. Per owner, currently attempting to fix a leak in the pipes that prevented hot water from being accessible. Owner managed to get hot water back on in both sinks, however leaking from the ware washing sink faucet was observed. Plumber was called during time of inspection and issue was corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to the owner via phone regarding the re-inspection for both the consumer advisory and repaired mop sink.Per owner, all menus were updated to include the indicator for which foods may be cooked to order, along with the consumer advisory statement. Menus will be emailed to the inspector for verification.The outdoor mop sink has been operating properly since last inspection. Owner plans to continue monitoring the mop sink and floor drains for proper drainage. Recommended having a licensed professional verify that the grease trap is operating efficiently. Email advisory report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 16, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
-- Upon Re-inspection, Priority Violation - #49; 5-205.15 (A) from 8/15/2023 inspection report has been corrected.Facility was open and operating at time of visit. Water appeared to sufficiently drain the discharge from 3 compartment sink, mechanical dishwasher, and mop sink when running simultaneously. PIC provided copy of invoice from plumbing company via email. Inspector forwarded email to supervisor, RS. #1258. NOTE: PIC was able to correct obstruction of plumbing company's equipment.Facility will return to regular inspection schedule.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Jimmy Bedwell,Award: Re-Inspection
Aug 15, 2023Routine3 priority1 foundation2 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment voluntarily closed during end of inspection due to slow drainage at the 3-compartment sink/ware washing sink and mop sink drain. Management will follow up with department once repairs are made and establishment resumes operation, to verify repairs.Reviewed hand washing policy and procedures, cleaning procedures, and ware washing procedures.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified food manager present during inspection. Ensure a certified food manager is present by next routine inspection.Inspection report emailed. Ride along conducted with RS # 1325.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, orContact 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 website https://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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jimmy Budwell
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition: Albacore tuna in 2-door cooler found with the date mark of 07/31 (~16 days) and was discarded by PIC during time of inspection. Ensure that foods are date marked within 24-hours of being prepared and are discarded within 7-days of preparation (DAY+6). 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens: Establishment missing indicator for hamburgers that may be consumed undercooked/cooked to order. Ensure a consumer advisory and an indicator for each food item is on the menu for re-inspection, to indicate which foods are associated with the consumer advisory. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels: Wrapped cookies sold at establishment observed without a label. Ensure that foods are properly labeled with name of establishment, address or phone number of establishment, and description of food (ie. ingredients) by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law: Outdoor mop sink halfway filled with standing, contaminated water. Per PIC, it was discussed that water disposal line is T'ed below ground and connected between the mop sink for the 3-compartment sink and dishwasher to the outdoor mop sink. It was discussed that the water from the floor drain was syphoning into the mop sink due to a potential clog farther down the line. A snake was used to remove blockage and allow for temporary waterflow. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: Floor, walls, and ceiling observed with visible dust and debris during time of inspection. Ensure noted areas are properly cleaned and maintained to prevent build up of accumulation by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →