House of Refuge
A9844 N 7th Pl, Phoenix 85020
Food Establishment - Boarding Home · Permit FD-03573
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 13 days ago (Sep 11, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed self-service operations. Discussed NSF/ANSI commercial-grade equipment requirements.
Inspector's notes
The restroom door in the kitchen area does not have a self-closing mechanism. Please ensure the has a self-closing mechanism. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors
Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed date marking marking, donated foods, and self-service operations. Reviewed dented can procedures and provided a handout. Instructed the PIC to submit a remodel application if they replace the hoods.
2025
Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Sep 29, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Discussed approved source for canned goods. Reviewed donated food procedures. Reviewed self-service operations in the dining room.
Inspector's notes
In the 3-compartment sink, dishes were being sanitized with a chlorine solution exceeding 100ppm. The PIC verified the concentrations with the establishment's test strips. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed approved source for canned goods.
Mar 27, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed an enclosed container of raw eggs was located in a storage rack above enclosed containers of strawberries. The enclosed container of raw eggs were relocated to their designated area, away from the enclosed containers of strawberries. Please ensure to maintain proper food separation at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed two sealed personal coffee-drinks stored in a rack above multiple enclosed containers of garlic and onions, along with cooked casserole meals in walk-in-cooler. Informed the employee to ensure personal drinks and items are stored in a designated area. Ensure to follow proper food separation at all times, to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
May 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit person in charge not available/onsite for inspection.
Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteThe 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: A,Signer: Tammy Zabek
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteOn 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,Signer: Tammy Zabek
Sep 27, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteOn 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,Signer: Tammy Z.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 11, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →