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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

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

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

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 →