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Pinnacle Peak Country Club

8701 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale 85255

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02956

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

80
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

May 29, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Proof of correction for Priority Foundation Violation #48, 4-302.13 was received electronically.

May 27, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing procedures. Discussed shellstock tag record requirements.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment's high temperature sanitizing dish machine observed in use sanitizing pans and cutting boards. After running the high temperature dish machine multiple times the maximum final rinse sanitizing surface temperature reached 158.9°F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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. Service call made at time of inspection by the PIC. Instructed PIC to sanitize food contact surfaces in the three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed garlic butter date marked 5/15 and roasted garlic dated 4/29 in reach-in cooler. Observed roasted peppers dated 5/10 in the walk in refrigerator. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking, including garlic-in-oil mixtures, must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day they were made as day 1). Person in charge discarded foods at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation:2nd.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Inspector's notes

Establishment's testing device for the dish machine only measures temperature or holds to lock temperature before reading. The thermometer is not able to record the maximum final rinse sanitizing temperature of the high temperature sanitizing dish machine.

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4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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: Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection (7/8/2026). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 22, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining hot water at hand sinks and proper quat testing procedures.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed garlic butter and roasted garlic in reach-in cooler bearing date markings from 10 days prior. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking, including garlic-in-oil mixtures, must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day they were made as day 1). Person in charge discarded foods at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.

2025

Dec 2, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: storing of personal items, food storage and equipment in walk in freezer.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At in use warewashing area, employee handling dirty dishware then handling clean dishware without a proper handwash in between each task. Instructed employee to re-wash dishware and wash hands to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In combi oven, cooked beef with internal temperature of 102*F-120*F. Per manager, beef was baked to proper temperature and discarded after lunch service/4 hours. Recommended using time as a public health control or adjusting temperature settings of oven to ensure proper hot holding temperature. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Aug 27, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment under remodel. Inspection was conducted at food trailer and two inside bars.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In two door reach in refrigerator, container of uncovered raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods and packaged chub of raw hamburger stored in same container as ready to eat bacon. Container of raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf and raw hamburger was moved to separate container to prevent future cross contamination. All raw animal proteins are to 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On cook line, in bottom portion of prep table cooler, cooked sausages/ 50*F and in cold holding drawers, raw hamburger/ 47*F, pico salsa/ 49*F out of internal temperatures. Per employees, TCS foods were in cold holding units within normal time parameters. Instructed employee to fill empty spaces in units with containers and provide ice baths to rapidly cool sausages, salsa and hamburger to proper temperature. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times. 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.

Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: repairs in back area of bar, storage of in use utensils on cook line.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.At time of inspection, outdoor smoker in use in receiving area of main clubhouse. Discontinue use of outdoor smoker until approved by department. Meats were brought into kitchen to finish the cooking process. On course, outdoor cooking with grill in use and open TCS food provided for guests, without a proper handwashing sink and temperature control. Outdoor grill was removed. Discontinue use of outdoor grilling activities until approved by department. Establishment will be going through a major main clubhouse remodel. Ensure all plan review applications have been submitted before remodel begins. Discontinue all outdoor cooking activities until approved by Maricopa County Plan Review department. Via email, provided online information for remodel.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At unapproved outdoor grilling station on course, employees handling food items without washing hands due to no handwashing sink available. Discontinue use of outdoor grill station. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

At expo area for bars, handwashing sink being used as dump sink. Fruit slices, straws, and ice were removed from handwashing sink. Discussed with employees to discontinue use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

At in use 3 compartment sink, at food contact surfaces, quat sanitizer with a concentration >400ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer is to be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Aug 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

At expo station, in four door refrigerator, TCS foods (sour cream, milk, pesto cream, shredded cheese) with internal temperatures of 48*F-50*F. Per manager, TCS foods were in refrigerator >4 hours. Sour cream, milk, pesto cream, shredded cheese were discarded. See embargo form. Ambient temperature of four door refrigerator was 47.8*F, 45.6*F, 47.9*F, 46.8*F, taken with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. Repair company was called at time of inspection. Discontinue storing of TCS foods in refrigerator until able to maintain proper cold holding temperature throughout the day, especially at busy times of service. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

On cook line, in bottom portion of prep table cooler, sausage patties/50*F, sausage links/49*F, hash browns/52*F cooling in covered shallow containers. Per manager, TCS foods were placed in prep table cooler <4 hours. Manager uncovered containers of sausages and hash browns and moved to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling methods with manager. 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 11, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reviewed with employees: hot holding. Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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.Embargo Lbs: 120,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Smith,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. .......In main bar handwashing sink and cook line handwashing sink, ice and food debris in basin of sinks. Instructed employees that a handwashing sink is to be used for handwashing only. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. .........On cook line, in bottom portion of prep table cooler, and in tall reach in refrigerator in back kitchen, container of raw shell eggs and flat of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Container and flat of raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf and ready to eat foods were moved above raw shell eggs. Discussed proper storage of raw vs ready to eat foods to prevent future cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. ..........In walk in cooler, in covered containers >6 inches deep, cooked chili with internal temperatures of 46*F-55*F. Per date sticker and manager, chili was prepared the previous day. Containers of cooked chili were discarded. See embargo form. Discussed proper cooling temperatures and methods with manager. (A) Cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F) or less. (B) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled within 4 hours to 5oC (41oF) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted FOODS and canned tuna. (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3)Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. (A) Cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Reviewed with manager: high temperature vs chemical/chlorine at main warewashing machine.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Smith

Aug 1, 2023Routine1 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.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #14, 4-501.114, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Reviewed with manager: cooling methods, sanitizer contact time when using 3-compartment sink.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Smith

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

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ..........At in use main warewashing machine, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at food contact surfaces. After several cycles of machine, water was emptied and several cycles run, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration reading of 50-100ppm. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day and after periods of inactivity. Repeat Violations: 2nd,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 →