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2402 E Southern Ave, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01166

Score based on 5 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

100060202420252026Feb 8, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

2025

Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 3, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed sanitizer concentrations and proper storage of single-use articles with PIC.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles near server station. PIC replaced nozzles at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

2024

Aug 2, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed soda machine and coffee machine surfaces to have an accumulation of food debris, dust and general grime. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Prior to next routine inspection ensure that all non-TCS food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

Feb 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.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: Joseph C.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals >>> Observed over 500 ppm Quat sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink actively being used. Water was added to the 3-compartment sink to dilute to 150-400 ppm at the time of inspection. Quat sanitizer levels must be between 150-400 ppm, or per manufacturer's recommendation. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC. 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 →