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American Legion

20001 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85024

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01059

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Jul 6, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 6, 2026Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen make table holding green chili, cut lettuce, sliced tomato, ham, shredded cheese, american cheese, swiss, provolone, pepper jack, chicken breast, pepperoni, sausage links, tuna salad, chicken salad, liquid eggs, milk, and half & half 45-64*f degrees. Per PIC all items had been inside fridge for more than 4 hours. All items discarded.

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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.

2025

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

No policy and procedures for cleaning vomit is not available in the establishment. Provided the department handout. Print and post it. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

#12 — Food Received at Proper TemperatureCounty code (MCEHC)
#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Boxes of raw chicken are stored on top of raw hamburger and raw shrimp and cooked chicken. The manager removed the boxes of raw chicken and stored on the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

open bottles of chicken and vegetable stuck. cooked rice and part cooked hash potato are not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager is not awar of how long items are stored in this unit and discarded food items. Discarded at the time of inspection, Corrected at the time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Two fans directing to food prep tables are accumulated with dust build up. Clean and sanitize as often as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Apr 21, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Packaged of raw burger stored on top of bacon, packaged ground sausage stored on packaged roast beef/pork, raw shell egg stored on individually portioned sauces on the two racks in walk in cooler. Items were removed and stored properly according to their cooking requirements temperature. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Shelves inside walk in cooler accumulated with food debris and build up. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Kitchen floor is accumulated with food debris and build up. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024Routine2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 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.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: No Written policy for cleaning vomitand bodily fluid is available in the establishment. Discussed requirements per new code. Provided the policy anddiscussed the Procedure. Corrected at the time of inspectionCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: The manager in charge does not have training as a certifiedmanager in food safety. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requirestime/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onstaff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation.o This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for Health Inspections.o To obtain a CFPM Certificate, you must pass an exam administered by an ANSI-Accredited provider Opens aNew Window.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: Tammy Peterson

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Shelves under grill and bottom of food prep table are accumulated with food debris and build up. Replace the aluminum foil in some area and paint the shelves if necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-204.11

Core-4-204.11, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention Racks in ventilation hood above the grill is accumulated with oil build up. Clean as often as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 27, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 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: B,Signer: Kody Carnes

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Pachaged raw pork and chicken stored on top of covered cooked ground meat stored on a rack in walk in cooler. Items were removed and stored on bottom rack Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Two containers of cooked ground beef cooked 30 hours ago are not provided with date marked. Items were date marked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →