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El Zaribah Shrine Temple

552 N 40th St, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02467

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

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 23, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 coreA°

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed three dead cockroaches in linen closet in kitchen. Dead or trapped creatures are required to be removed promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

2025

Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed with person in charge about proper disposition with date marking.

Aug 23, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with chef that food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container must be stored in a labeled container. Reviewed with chef proper disposition with date marking. If establishment wishes to grill outside under this permit, an outdoor cooking variance needs to be added or a remodel needs to be approved by the County.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 25ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Approved sanitizer concentration for chlorine is 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-204.13

Inspector's notes

Observed walk in fridge to have an ambient temperature of 50*F. Unit is frequently opened for event establishment is hosting. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times and shall be able to hold TCS foods at 41*F or lower. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.13 (A-D) - Core: Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food

Jul 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Inquiry about summer operation. Event will occur Aug. 23/24.

Feb 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen not in use at time of inspection; facility inspection. Discussed with person in charge about labeling spray bottles with appropriate working name as well as adding asterisks to menus for consumer advisory. Provided educational handouts in email.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes and lettuce in prep fridge unit to temp at 47*F. Person in charge stated items had been in the unit since the day prior. Unit ambient measured 47.1*F. Instructed person in charge to not put any TCS/RTE food in unit until it is repaired. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Fernando Gaytan

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No food preparation was occurring at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted.No violations noted at time of inspection.No 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Fernando Gaytan

Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Facility inspection conducted today. Kitchen only open for special events June-AugustNo County legal action will result from this inspectionInspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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, 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) Note: 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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Fernando Gayton

Aug 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Phone number disconnected and email sent back.

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 →