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Uncle Sam's Restaurant

18913 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09710

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)May 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed,Constructed and Used (i.e. - serving spoons); _________--Certified Food Protection Manager_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Hand washing signage missing at hand sinks used by employees. Provide handwashing signage at all hand sinks used by employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Considerable gap found at bottom of rear egress door to kitchen. Repair outer opening to prevent entry of pests and weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Feb 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand washing signage); --Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - manual can opener); --Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present (i.e. - rear egress door sweep); --Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed,Constructed and Used (i.e. - caulking at 3-compartment sink);--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - mop sink hose)_____________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet;--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Beverage hoses and wire racks in walk-in cooler has residue build-up on surfaces.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Sep 30, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Hanging smooth FRP board not secured to wall creating gaps. Gaps between wall and cove base in back kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to seal all gaps.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jun 4, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Bar handsink cold water flow is restricted to little flow. Instructed person in charge to maintain in good working order.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Hanging smooth FRP board not secured to wall creating gaps. Gaps between wall and cove base in back kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to seal all gaps.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Sep 17, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food service manager present. Instructed person in charge must be a certified food service manager present at all times.

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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Bar handsink cold water faucet not catching many times due to stripped faucet handle. Instructed person in charge to repair so as to function properly.

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

Jun 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Owner contacted me by phone in regards to obtaining training materials.

May 31, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ Priority, _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Instructed PIC to have CFPM on site at all times. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sterling C.

Apr 2, 2024Routine4 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection Emailed reportOn 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, Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sterling Cardona,Food Manager Licenses: 1

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed all soda towers with splatter and buildup on upper surfaces around nozzles. Clean more frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed gnats or drain flies near 3 comp sink and other rear prep areas. Eliminate pests using licensed pest control. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. Observed round pizza cutting board with excessive gouges and discolored surfaces. Replace or resurface. Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, Observed racks in walk in refrigerator with dust and black/ white fuzzy material. Many surfaces are also rough from rust. Clean all surfaces Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas. Floor throughout kitchen is in disrepair. Epoxy has deteriorated creating uneven surfaces and concrete aggregate is exposed. Provide smooth, non-absorbent, easy to clean surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights.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: Not Participating,Signer: Sterling C.

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 →