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Original Hamburger Works

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2801 N 15th Ave, Phoenix 85007

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02954

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

84
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Nov 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 16, 2026 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)68
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 16, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 48°F internal temperature of shredded cheese inside cooler used for non-TCS condiments on prep line. Per person in charge (PIC), shredded cheese was taken from walk-in cooler and placed into non-TCS condiment cooler one hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Container of shredded cheese was placed on time as control with policy establishment already follows for self service burger condiment line 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-306.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container of cut lemon slices for customer self-service next to tea dispenser without tongs or cover to container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Food shall be protected by packaging, counter service line, sneeze guards, display case or other effective means. Exceptions include nuts in shell; whole, raw fruits, vegetables intended for hulling/peeling, or washing by consumer. PIC had food employee provide tongs and container cover at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11 - Priority: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bar dish machine in disrepair. Bar dish machine was not being used at time of inspection. Bar had sanitizer and test strips for 3-compartment sink at bar. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair bar dish machine to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris underneath storage equipment in dry storage room, along walk-in beer cooler and walk-in freezer fan covers, and along walls above cash register. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 13, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed Employee wash hands, walk to the main cook line, take a drink from a Styrofoam cup, then proceed to put on gloves to prepare food on the main cook line. After any drinking or eating hands should be washed. Drinks should also be stored in a designated location away from the cook line, preferably near a hand-washing sink, not on food preparation areas, and not above any food storage or preparation areas. Discussed proper hand washing with person in charge. Employee re-washed hands and returned to the cook line. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoops stored as clean in a blue holster on the wall next to the ice machine. Holster was removed and the inside, where the scoops lies, had heavily soiled surfaces. Clean and sanitize ice scoop frequently. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed metal shelf above the fryers with heavily soiled surfaces. The shelf is fixed onto the hood system and extends past the hood and is bracketed to the ceiling. Shelf has holes to provide grease and moisture to be pulled into the hood system, but grease is still accumulating on the underside of the shelf. Clean shelf frequently so that grease accumulation does not become excessive or remove shelf portion that enters the zone under the hood system. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Jul 22, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Observed dishwashing machine not providing adequate chloring concentration. Chloring concentration was measured at 0 pp. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. At time of inspection repair was called in and operator will use three comp sink til machine is properly sanitizing. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 16, 2024Routineall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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, Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) 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: A,Signer: Keyna S.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: date marking milk/Bloody Mary Mix upon opening; vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure; plumbing A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christian Barrios

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →