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16835 N 40th St, Phoenix 85032-3344

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09533

Score based on 6 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

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

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 →