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L & L Hawaiian Bbq

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2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09837

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 6, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed rice paddles on cookline holding in a room temperature water basin. Discussed keeping water hot or time stamping 4 hours for water basin. Water changed at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

2025

Jul 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet with broken handle, broken support arm, and corrosion. 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

Feb 6, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed two salmon filets still in their reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in reach-in fridge at the front of the kitchen. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Spoke to PIC about following the instructions printed on the ROP packaging. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking water coming from the mop sink faucet Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Spoke to PIC about the importance of maintaining proper backflow prevention. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Oct 14, 2024Routine3 coreA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged salmon thawing under refrigeration without being removed from its ROP environment at the time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a single-use large can used as a measuring cup for sugar in prep area of facility. PIC discarded can at time of inspection and will use available large scoop instead. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the bottom of the large cabinet under the soda dispenser to have extensive water damage at the time of inspection and to be no longer smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will look into repairing the bottom of the cabinet before the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Feb 6, 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. 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: A,Signer: DING LIU

2023

Aug 15, 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. Emailed report and confirmed. 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,• 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)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 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: JIMS LIU

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 →