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A16835 N 40th St, Phoenix 85032-3344
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09533
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: ensuring all food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC stated ownership change may occur and was given information to apply for a new permit with Maricopa County
Inspector's notes
Observed no CRFM at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed no mop sink at the establishment. PIC said mop water is disposed of down the drain of the 3-compartment sink. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 4th consecutive violation.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
2025
Oct 28, 2025Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: sanitizer concentrations
Inspector's notes
Observed no CRFM at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed syrups and disposable cups being stored in bathroom. Food may not be stored in the following rooms: Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source. Discussed with PIC storage options in the establishment. Consecutive repeat: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths below 50ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations between uses. PIC was instructed to place wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed no mop sink at the establishment. PIC said mop water is disposed of down the drain of the 3-compartment sink. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 3rd consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Apr 8, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed syrups and disposable spoons being stored in bathroom. Food may not be stored in the following rooms: Locker, toilet, dressing, garbage, mechanical rooms; under non-shielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, stairwells, any other contamination source. Discussed with PIC storage options in the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Inspector's notes
Observed no mop sink at the establishment. PIC said mop water is disposed of down the drain of the 3-compartment sink or on the ground outside. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
2024
Aug 13, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping chemical pest control out of the establishment.
Inspector's notes
Observed no mop sink at the establishment. PIC said mop water is disposed of down the drain of the 3-compartment sink or on the ground outside. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Apr 29, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.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: Emily Munsil
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a bag of sugar being stored on the floor in the storage area. Food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. The PIC moved the sugar to a shelf at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 8, 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. Report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Emily Munsil
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 →