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Hi Liter Gentlemen's Club

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4716 N 12th St, Phoenix 85014

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02227

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 53 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 26, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 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 history9 on record

2026

May 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed date marking.

Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Raw packaged Beef leaking next to raw eggs. At time of inspection PIC rewrapped beef and stored meant below eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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.

2025

Nov 26, 2025Routine1 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 mold build up underneath inside of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge of frequent cleaning. Person in charge states that cleaner will called out for cleaning of unit. 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.

Jul 18, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed sealed container of cooked pasta in walk-in cooler which measured 82 degrees F. Person in charge said it had been prepared about 30 minutes prior. Item was uncovered at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw steaks being thawed on counter at ambient temperature, items were moved to cooler at time. Please ensure food items are thawed under refrigeration or cold running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bare hand contact, and wholesomeness.

Mar 25, 2024Routine3 priority2 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Gabe Amaya

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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... Observed employee handling vegetables for hamburger, and hamburger buns with bare hands. Employee said that they have run out of gloves and more should be on the way, instructed employee to use utensils until more gloves become available. Please ensure all ready to eat food items are protected from bare hand contact. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

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 dark organic residue buildup on deflector plate inside ice machine during inspection. Please ensure equipment is cleaned at a frequency to prevent such accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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.... Observed marinara sauce, macaroni and cheese, and cooked pasta date marked 3/17, 3/15, and 3/8 respectively in prep top cooler during inspection. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they were prepared or removed from packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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... Sanitizer bucket in 3 compartment sink measured well above 200 ppm available chlorine during inspection, solution was diluted at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions... Observed heavy buildup of grease and debris below 3 compartment sink, please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to prevent such accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rodolfo Guajardo

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage... Observed kitchen knives being stored in bucket of soapy water between uses. Instructed employee to store them in sandwich cooler and fully wash/sanitizer at least every 4 hours instead. Please ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry area (or in water above 135 degrees F) between uses. 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 →