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B°620 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix 85085
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-08421
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk-in cooler/56F with one of two inoperable evaporators, observed all TCS food holding over 41F. Foods included egg/chicken/meat sandwiches, chicken, creamer, and various milks holding 54-61F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held more than 4 hours were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Staff to use opposite end of the walk-in cooler measuring at 36F or other available refrigeration until equipment closest to the cooler door is repaired. 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.
2025
Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 9, 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.Report emailed at time of inspectionSpoke to manager about Leaking in bathroom and cooler and a work order has been put in 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Kellie B
2023
Aug 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received.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 602-506-6824Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brian V.
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. >>> On sales floor, in glass door refrigerator, observed packaged butter stored in contact with packaged raw bacon. Packaged foods shall be stored properly to prevent cross contamination. Person in Charge moved packaged raw bacon for proper storage. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage >>> Next to register counter, observed 4 chemical spray bottles stored hanging on bottled wine rack with spray nozzles facing and above bottled wine. Toxic substances shall be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Discussed importance of proper storage of chemical bottles with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical spray bottles for proper storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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