Arizona Grand Resort

A+Cutting Edge

8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10468

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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

May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper sanitization concentrations with PIC.

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC that copper and copper alloys such as brass may not be used in contact with a food that has a ph below 6 such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine. Discussed that the inside of mule mugs must be stainless steel. PIC ordered stainless steel mugs and removed the copper interior mugs at time of inspection.

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed discontinuing copper and copper alloys as food contact surfaces (mule mugs) with PIC. 2. Discussed with PIC that a shut-off valve below a back flow device (AVB) is prohibited. Discussed the importance of preventing backflow with PIC.

Mar 12, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed diced tomato, pico de gallo, sour cream, and a cream cheese mixture in the top of the left side cold holding unit with internal temperatures ranging from 46*F-50*F. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 40.2*F, measure using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the products were left in the cold holding unit overnight. Informed PIC that due to their time in the machine being over four hours these products need to be discarded. PIC discarded the improperly cold held items at time if inspection. Items were embargoed. PIC made as service call for the unit to check that it is functioning properly at time of inspection. PIC agreed to not use the top of the unit for TCS products until it can hold them at 41*F or below. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

2024

Nov 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Non-Continuous cooking procedures approved for pollo asada and carne asada

Nov 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please email the written procedure for non-continuous cooking to your inspector for approval.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the establishment non-continuously cooking chicken and beef. Informed PIC that non-continuous cooking requires prior department approval. Informed PIC that they will need to submit written procedures for each raw animal protein that is non-continuously cooked and once approved will need to keep a log for each item. Provided PIC with non-continuous cooking documents via email. Informed PIC that noncontinuous cooking cannot occur until they have received approval from the department. Informed PIC that all non-continuously cooked beef and chicken on hand, needs to be cooked fully. All beef and chicken were cooked fully at time of inspection. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.14 (A-E) - Priority: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed the establishment's partial cooking process with PIC.

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about datemarking policy and sent handout, AVB's at mop sink, and restroom requirements with staff.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with managerOn 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Perez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. ---Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Employees were using cloths rags continuously for hand drying. Manager refilled the paper towels. Ensure that paper towels are available at each hand sink at all times. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. ---Observed no soap available at far womens restroom. Manager changed out the batteries. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ---Observed front doors were opened and propped open during the inspection. Talked to staff. Ensure that all outer doors are self closing, and kept closed. Manager closed the doors. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage ---Observed facility has wet mats from the floor from inside the kitchen, out to dry in the concrete area behind the restaurant in an area where the water drains to the storm drain. Talked to staff about cleaning locations. Facility has an outdoor mop sink used to dump mop water and for water from floor mats to go, as manager said it goes to grease trap. Ensure that used water from the facility goes to the sewer, not the storm drain. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: vomit fecal accident clean up procedure; date marking when freezing and thawing foodsA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Perez

Nov 14, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Violation has been corrected. Sufficient hot and cold water are available at the bar hand washing sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jorge. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jorge Perez

Nov 2, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, two Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jorge. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Perez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness.........No detectable sanitizer in in-use automatic low temperature dishwasher at the bar. Manager had all dishwashing done at the kitchen dishwasher and the recently washed glassware re washed and sanitized. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. ....House made salsas marked with an 10 day discard. Manager corrected the discard date to 7 (prep+6) days. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required......Employee towel-dried clean food equipment. Manager had the equipment returned to dishwashing and allowed to air dry. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability........No cold water available at the bar hand washing sink. Only 117*F from the hot water faucet available. Please restore cold water to the hand washing sink prior to reinspection 11/8/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 7 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →