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Schlotzsky's

A

1520 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12206

Score based on 6 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

1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 6, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 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 history6 on record

2026

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for drain lines, best cold holding methods and shelf-stable status of dressings, best chemical storage areas, monitoring of sanitizer, and minor facility maintenance

2025

Aug 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.****Discussed fill line limit for TCS items cold holding in prep top coolers.

Jan 6, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple cans of aerosol pesticides (insecticide and herbicide) observed in and near the office. Reviewed approved pest control methods with the person in charge (PIC). All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Requested the PIC remove pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

2024

Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Discussed with the PIC the cleaning requirements for surfaces in contact with TCS food (4 hours).

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

Inspector's notes

The cutting board use for cutting bread was observed to be scratched and scored. The PIC stated the cutting boards are in the process of being replaced. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

Apr 10, 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. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager; - must be present during hours of operationOn 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Brian K.

2023

Oct 5, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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, 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Ryan K.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. ----- Observed sliced beef, ham and pastrami being cooled with lids tightly sealed inside the walk-in cooler. The ambient temperature of the walk-in was below 40*F and the internal temperature range of products mentions above was 51-56*F. All products were within cooling parameters. Person in charge placed containers in freezer with lids off to rapidly cool. Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →