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My Mother's Restaurant Inc

4130 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09900

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

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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An inspection on Feb 17, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Aug 16, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 50 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)50
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Feb 17, 2026Routine3 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed general cleaning frequency, food container coverings, and non-food contact surface cleaning frequencies.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cook pick up cloth cleaning rag off the ground and then proceed to grab aluminum foil to wrap container of mashed potatoes. Hands shall be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Cook discarded aluminum foil and properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed restaurant server spread baked potato open on plate ready to go out to customer with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the PIC. Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE baked potato that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by restaurant server at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 130°F internal temperature, per probe thermometer, of mashed potatoes inside hot holding cabinet next to cookline. Per food employee, mashed potatoes were prepared and cooked two hours prior to inspection and then placed into hot holding cabinet for use throughout the rest of the day. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling all TCS foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above. Mashed potatoes were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed 99°F internal temperature of chicken pot pie filling, per probe thermometer, inside two large containers on kitchen prep table. Per PIC, the containers of chicken pot pie filling were placed onto the prep table to cool 40 minutes prior to inspection after cooking on cookline. Ensure proper cooling methods are in place so that cooked TCS foods cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Containers of chicken pot pie filling were placed onto trays of ice and placed into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Discussed cooling temperatures and times with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2025

Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling temperatures and sink hand drying provision placement.

Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean (i.e. - door handles)--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - sanitizing concentration level)

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed hand washing accommodations with establishment.

Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with establishment including:- Date marking- Hand washing accommodations2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager- No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Noel Torres

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked beef brisket being stored in a hot holding unit in the kitchen with an internal temperature between 120-130°F. Informed employee, who stated that the food had been prepared earlier in the morning the day of inspection (>2 hours ago). Employee voluntarily discarded food during time of inspection, approximately 5 lbs. Ensure all TCS foods that are being hot held maintain an internal temperature of 135°F or greater. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 2, 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.A copy of this report will be emailed.Discussed service animals and appropriate accommodations with employee, Alex. Discussed date marking with employee during inspection. 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: A,Signer: Alexandra Guillen

Sep 27, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Alexandra Guillen

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Wire shelving in walk-in showing signs of disrepair. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Provide shelving that is in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →