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A4141 N S Herrera Way, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02060
Score based on 12 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
Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces with PIC.
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 3, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pest control and rodent bait stations
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Hand sink at warewashing unit, leaking at plumbing near faucet when water is actively running. Door on ice machine in disrepair. Person in charge to place a work order. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: leak at warewashing hand sink and ice machine door
Feb 12, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: rodent traps
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed high temperature mechanical warewashing machine run several cycles with dirty dishes, and produce a temperature of 145-150*F. Unit should produce a teperature of 160*F every time for proper sanitation. Person in charge stated a service request has been placed, removed dishes, and placed in 3-compartment sink for manual sanitation. All dishes to be washed and sanitized in 3-compartmnet sink until mechanical warewashing unit can produce a consistent temperature of 160*F. Facility to utilize disposable utensils and plates until unit is fixed. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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. Predefined Comment: When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning.
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.discussed establishment procedures regarding: equipment and building maintenance, usage of ice
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed items from lunch service (gravy, ground beef, corn, chicken, etc) cooling in walk-in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 65-50*F, in metal containers sealed with saran wrap. Sandwiches for dinner cooling in unit holding an ambient temperature of 42*F. Person in charge moved sandwiches to walk-in cooler and provided opening on saran wrap for proper cooling. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
Sep 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: air drying dishes and refrigeration organization
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed no soap in dispenser at hand sink near ware washing machine. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC contacted housekeeping to provide soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed breakfast items (grits, crumbled sausage, pureed eggs, gravy, oatmeal, etc) in deep metal pans, stacked on each other and tightly closed with plastic wrap with a temperature ranging 45-50*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared and placed in an active state of cooling at 9am. Recommended maintaining cooling logs. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Metal dish racks with outer coating deteriorated, causing rust throughout shelving. All surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and free from rust. Both single door reach in refrigerators near ice dispenser unable to maintain a temperature of 41*F or below. Establishment to continue to place non-TCS foods in unit until fixed. Person in charge to place a work order to have shelving replaced and refrigerators fixed. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Open cavity in walk-in freezer. Active leak in unit. Person in charge stated they will have cavity filled and request to have contractor fix. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Jun 4, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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.Signer: Mary De Marco ,Award: A
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. -- Scrambled eggs from breakfast that had been placed in the unit 2hr previous, per person in charge, were cooling in a container tightly covered with plastic film wrap. The scrambled eggs were 70°F. The wrap was turned up at the corners to allow for more rapid cooling. ** When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- There is an accumulation of dust adhering to the grille of the fan mounted in the warewashing area. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 26, 2024Routine1 coreA
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 printed and provided to PIC.Award: A,Signer: Mary De Marco
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces... Dried food debris around the pullout drawers, soda machine, and coffee machine in kitchen. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date markingThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Mary DeMarco
Sep 18, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: equipment maintenanceNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Mary Lou Terrazas
Core-4-501.113, C: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure. 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. High-temperature, mechanical warewashing machine unable to consistently produce a temperature of 160*F or above using min/max thermometer after running several cycles. Person in charge mentioned ongoing issues with pressure valve in unit. All dishes to continue to be washed using 3-compartment sink until unit can consistently produce a temperature of 160*F or above for proper sanitation. Person in charge placed a work order, and placed a out of order sign on unit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Metal dish racks with outer coating deteriorated, causing rust throughout shelving. All surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and free from rust. Person in charge to place a work order to have shelving replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Ice machine with pink and black residue on dispenser compartment in side machine. Person in charge stated ice is not for human consumption and was last serviced in July. Person in charge to schedule monthly maintenance and place sign on unit stating not for human consumption. 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 →