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The Other Q Bar & Grill

20818 North 19th Ave, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03234

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 47 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 31, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 31, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed back of house hand sink blocked by two 5 gallon buckets. One inside basin of sink and one in front. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 14, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°

Reinspection to verify correction of fly violation. No flies present, floor area has been cleaned. No county legal action will result from this reinspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Floors under bar line are worn down to the aggregate. Pooling water in same such areas. Pooling water under ice cooler/system boxes has turned pink. Instructed person in charge to clean area, repair/replace flooring in area and to seal non-consumable ice boxes so as to prevent leaking.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Nov 3, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Floors under bar line are worn down to the aggregate. Pooling water in same such areas. Pooling water under ice cooler/system boxes has turned pink. Instructed person in charge to clean area, repair/replace flooring in area and to seal non-consumable ice boxes so as to prevent leaking.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

12+ small fruit flies around bar soda boxes and under sink/table surfaces along bar. Instructed person in charge to have licesed pest control out within 10 days and to email invoice stating as such.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed Chlorine concentration over 100PPM at bar three comp sink and wiping cloth bucket. At time of inspection PIC diluted and brought down to proper 50-100pm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

May 1, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

None onsite at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen hand sinks blocked by trash can and mop bucket at time of inspection. Items moved. Please ensure hand sinks are supplied and accessible.

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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.

2024

Oct 7, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation3 coreD°

No county legal action at this time.Observed establishment using non-commercial freezers storing TCS foods, PIC stated part is on order for walk-in freezer that is currently not operational. Discussed that kitchen equipment must be NSF approved. Observed RTE TCS food had expiration date dated 8 days in future, discussed 7 day requirement for RTE TCS foods. Discussed Consumer Advisory requirements for Hamburgers on the current menu.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no PIC onsite with Certified Manager Certificate.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap available at hand washing sink near prep area and no paper towels available in outside bar. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed organic matter inside ice machine, and scooper being stored above ice machine on dust and debris surface in prep area and outside bar.

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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee medicines (Bottle of Tums tablets, pepto bismol tablets, iuboprofen, aleve) being stored on shelf above food prep.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective action: PIC corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 5 gallon ice bucket on floor in outside bar area near ice machine.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed PIC using a regular grocery bag (non-food grade) to store Tortillas behind the grill on prep table. Discussed that must use a food grade storage such as a pan.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Predefined Comment: Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: PIC corrected at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

Observed spray nozzle connected to end of hose at mop sink faucet without testable backflow prevention device. PIC removed hose and nozzle from mop sink.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Predefined Comment: Shut offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed Mop sink faucet leaking and leak at head of faucet in the outside bar. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: 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 →