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Red Robin Gourment Burgers & Spirits

A+Cutting Edge

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08974

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

Jan 23, 2025Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed water leak from handles of mop sink faucet and AVB at mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Oct 8, 2024Routine2 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of black organic matter on inside of soda nozzles on server line. PIC stated nozzles are cleaned and soaked every night. Recommend scrubbing inside of nozzles with brush to prevent build up. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed water leak from handles of mop sink faucet and AVB at mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Ensure all food employees have obtained their food handlers cards prior to next routine inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.

Mar 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection all violations have been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: THOMAS TOWNER JR

Mar 18, 2024Routine2 priorityB

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and received an “B” grade. The establishment had _2_ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violations.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: CONNOR DEVRIES

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Bleach sanitizer in use in dish wash machine measured at 0 ppm although bleach sanitizer bucket is full. Temperature of dish washer is only reaching 120F with min/max thermometer. Per employee, dish washer is both high temp and chemical dish washer. Employee called for repair. Utilize 3 compartment sink until repaired. Discussed importance of testing bleach sanitizer for appropriate level of 75 ppm per manufacturer, and/or checking for appropriate high temperature of 160Fto insure appropriate sanitization of dishes and prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Coleslaw, cut tomatoes and lettuce, sliced turkey deli in top if make table across from grill area, cooked burnt steak ends portioned and wrapped inside drawer across from grill area, temped at 48F to 52F for less than 4 hours per employee. Employee moved items to walk in. Discussed importance of maintaining all TCS foods at 41F to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and received an “A+” grade. The establishment had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: CHARISE PASSMORE

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 →