Samarkand Restaurant
A7823 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85021
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07930
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history16 on record
2026
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed restrictions on to-go bags with person in charge.
2025
Oct 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed restrictions on use of latex gloves with person in charge.
Jul 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables in walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must 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.
Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 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 delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Mira M.
Apr 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Conducted on site visit, establishment temporarily closed. Spoke to the owner by phone who stated the establishment will re-open 05/02/24.
2023
Dec 13, 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 delivered via email.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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mira M.
Dec 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Emailed owner/operator for availability update. Inspection to take place at a later date.
Dec 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Establishment business hours posted 10am - 4pm. Establishment was closed during posted business hours. Unable to contact owner/operator. Inspection will be conducted at a later date.
Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment was not preparing or providing food service at the time of inspection. The establishment provides food service on a call to order basis for take out only. No customer dining in the establishment. Conducted a facilities inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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.Award: A,Signer: Mira Yere
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 →