Half Moon Sports Grill
A288 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05316
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at the time of inspection.
Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Today's date 9/22. Observed deli turkey prep date 9/14, cream cheese 9/10, and salsa 9/10. Items discarded. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*2nd repeat* Observed floppy cooked bacon sitting out on cook area countertop at 75*f degrees. Discussed bacon needing to be kept hot when not cooked crispy. Bacon was with-in time frame to be saved and reheated. PIC did so at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In steam bath, observed two beef broth mixtures/108F, 111F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC, the broths were within safe time parameters and were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. The thermostat on the steam bath was adjusted. 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.
Jul 26, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date mark disposition.
Inspector's notes
Observed many clean wares in storage that still had old date tags affixed, please ensure old date stickers are removed prior to washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Feb 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Currently, the cold holding equipment closest to the fryers s needing to be replaced. Instructed PIC about properly utilizing the equipment until then.Discussed dog permit signage, hose nozzles, covering food products during slower times, flooring, and TPHC. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B,Signer: Shelbie H.
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed a buildup of organic matter inside of the soda dispenser nozzle on the soda gun closest to the dishwasher. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles, equipment shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Observed garlic butter made with cream based butter stored on the food prep line without any proper documentation of TPHC. The PIC indicated the butter was place 3 hours prior to inspection. All TCS food utilizing TPHC must be properly document with the time for it to be discarded after 4 hours. The PIC placed a label on the container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed knife used for cutting on the prep line, stored in a bucket of sanitizer. Ladles, scoops, tongs, etc, must be in water that is at least 135?F or hotter between uses. The cook removed the knife from the sanitizer. Educated PIC about placing products in hot water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed the mop sink equipped with an AVB, left running, with a hose nozzle connected at the end. Any system with an AVB must not have any shutoff or obstruction in order to prevent any potential cross contamination of water supply. The PIC removed the hose nozzle off the hose. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed the floors in front of the dishwashing area and at the main prep line with large chips, making it difficult to clean properly. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces must be made of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Delivered copy of dog friendly patio permit and reviewed permit with PIC.
Sep 21, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with butter, reviewed dog friendly patio requirements, double gloves. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Shelbie Hovland
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Observed containers of white powder stored next to the onions in the kitchen. The PIC identified the two powders as salt and sugar. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container and stored in an unlabeled container must be properly labeled. The PIC placed a label on the containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed the joint connecting the faucet and the spray nozzle by the dishwasher leaking. All plumbing must be kept in good condition to prevent any further plumbing issues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed large amounts of holes and chipping on the flooring around the cook line and by the dishwashing area making it hard to properly clean the floors around high traffic areas. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable to promote proper cleaning. Correct By: 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 →