The Vig
C°4041 N 40th St, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10888
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 3, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee reach bare hands into a container of peanuts used for salads. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed poblano cream sauce in a hot holding unit at 98°F and beans at 110°F. PIC stated these items had been held in the unit since opening at 11am. Temperatures were taken at 2pm, three hours after being placed in unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot 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)(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.
Inspector's notes
Observed three personal employee drinks on bottom shelf of prep cooler by prep sink. Employee drinks must be kept in designated areas away from food storage. PIC moved drinks to designated area for employee personal belongings. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: emphasized importance of keeping hand soap in clearly visible locations at all hand washing sinks. Establishment is preparing updated menu - if Caesar salad dressing is prepared with raw shell eggs, consumer advisory disclosure (i.e. an asterisk *) should be provided and dressing should be stored in a similar location as other egg products and comminuted animal proteins.
Jul 2, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed hot-holding in steam table.
Inspector's notes
Observed portions of tuna in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. Packaging stated that the product should be kept frozen. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease buildup on nonfood contact surfaces of salamander grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Nov 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed and printed. Of note: recommended hand washing and bare hand contact refresher trainings for staff.
Inspector's notes
Observed large roll-up window to patio seating area rolled up without approved mesh screen or air curtains installed to prevent harborage of pests in the establishment. Please ensure outer openings are covered and protected to prevent harborage of pests. If these methods will not be used, a Barrier Exemption application may be required. Provided barrier requirements guidance document and Permit Center link via e-mail. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Oct 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory
Aug 29, 2024RoutineA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge (PIC) could not locate fly-tight container for waste at dog-friendly patio. Ensure a fly-tight container for short-term storage of animal waste is available at the patio prior to moving to approved covered long-term storage, such as the establishment's waste receptacle (e.g. Dumpster). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment.
May 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nicholas Grzecka
2023
Nov 7, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Josh Pickard
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 →