Indian Delhi Restaurant
A5104 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12375
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed cold holding.
Feb 19, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. No pests observed at time. PIC and their team have done a great job deep cleaning. The PIC will work on the items listed on the pest control invoice to fix, outer door rubber gasket and hole patching.
Feb 5, 2026Routine2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed soup cooling in deep containers of 8-12 inches located in the walk-in cooler, per PIC was cooked 1-1.5 hours prior, with temperatures of 112-120*F. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3 live German roaches in the kitchen area, one on a prep table, one near the electrical box, and one inside the hand sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. In-person reinspection will be on Friday, February 13th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2025
Oct 17, 2025Routine3 priority4 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed frying pan stored inside the mop sink, the person in charge stated the frying pan was meant to be discarded. Discussed mop water/waste water must be discharged in the mop sink and not out into the back parking lot.
Inspector's notes
Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee washing dishes at the three compartment sink but not sanitizing dishes. Observed each compartment of the three compartment sink was filled with dirty dishes, no water, no soap, no sanitizer. Observed employee wash cutting board with scrub pad and soap, use spray nozzle to rinse, then place wet cutting board for use directly on top of vegetables at the prep table without sanitizing or air drying. Observed the cutting board make contact with dirty dishes in the basin of the three compartment sink while employee was rinsing the cutting board. Observed employee handle clean and dirty dishes without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper three compartment set up and warewashing process. The person in charge directed employee to properly set up three compartment.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a cooked vegetable gravy sauce with internal temperatur between 47-51F in the walk in cooler. The person in charge stated the gravy was cooked and placed in the walk-in to cool the day before, more than 6 hours.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken with internal temperature of 71F stored submerged in standing water inside the prep sink. The person in charge stated the chicken had been placed in the prep sink to thaw less than 4 hours, drained the water from the sink, and moved the chicken to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous TCS foods with no date marking or incorrect date marking stored in the walk in cooler. Observed containers with multiple dates such as 9/4/25 and 10/9/25 on the same item, more than 7 days. The person in charge stated those were incorrect dates that had not be removed. The person in charge stated all other food items with no date mark were prepared the day before.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bottles of prescription medications stored over and next to open containers of dry foods on the storage racks by the cook line. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol stored next to clean utensils.
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7-207.11 (A) - Priority Foundation: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Unnecessary medicines Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken with internal temperature between 104-120F in a container stored at ambient temperature on top of a box next to the mop sink. The person in charge stated the chicken had been cooked less than 30 minutes ago and moved the chicken to the walk-in for rapid cooling. Discussed active cooling methods, such as ice bath, freezer, walk-in, or other effective method. 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.
Inspector's notes
Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed employee scooping cooked ready to eat rice from a strainer that was placed on the floor next to a floor drain surrounded by standing water. Observed water splashing onto the container as employees walked in and around the standing floor water where the cooked rice was placed. Observed employee pour buckets of water to flush the spilled rice on the floor into the floor drain. Observed standing waste water accumulate in the area around the floor drain. The person in charge removed the container of cooked rice from the floor and directed employee to use the prep table to prep food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Aug 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment provided invoice of most recent pest control service performed on 8/18/25. Observed no live pests establishment will continue with pest control services.
Aug 7, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have NOT been corrected. Observed live pest activity, establishment provided most recent pest control service invoice dated 7/31/25 with the next service scheduled for 08/12/25. Re-inspection for pests by 08/15/25.
Inspector's notes
Observed live and dead cockroaches under, behind, and around the mechanical dishwasher, three compartment sink, prep sink, on the wall/shelves above the three compartment sink, and behind wall mounted chemical dispensers
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Jul 29, 2025Routine3 foundation3 coreB°
Re-inspection by 8/07/25Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the handwash sink by the three compartment sink.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives and magnetic knife holder stored as clean with food debris on the food contact surfaces.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed live and dead cockroaches under and around the mechanical dishwasher and inside the prep sink by the three compartment sink. Observed rodent droppings on the lids of spice containers and in the trays of spice racks by the cook line. The person in charge removed and discarded the spice containers at the time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee scooping cooked ready to eat rice from a strainer that was placed on the floor next to a floor drain surrounded by standing water. Eployee placed an inverted strainer to use as a stand for the strainer containing the cooked rice. Observed water splashing as employees walked in and around the standing floor water where the cooked rice was placed. Discussed during prep, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. The person in charge removed the rice from the floor at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation and build up of food debris and residues on the surfaces of equipment such as prep tables, microwave, stored utensils, cooking equipment, prep coolers, three compartment sink, prep sink, and storage racks.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of organic debris, residues, and other soils under and around equipment on the cook line, warewashing area, prep tables, walls of the walk in cooler, and equipment handles.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed butter chicken in walk in cooler for cold holding at a temperature of 56F.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector embargoed the butter chicken,
Inspector's notes
Observed in the walk in cooler tandoori chicken, cheese balls, butter chicken and potato and cheese samosas without a date marking.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection by placing a date mark of 9/25.
Feb 14, 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.The Routine Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kolimi Madhusudhana Rao
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Karanpal Singh
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods>>Observed cabinet door across from buffet table off the hinges and laying against the cabinet.>>Premises shall be maintained in good condition.>>Repair cabinet door across from buffet table. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food>>Observed four bulk bins in the kitchen area across from the grill without the common label name of the food items.>>Items that are not in the original container shall be labeled with the common label name of the food item.>>Label the bulk bins with common name of food item. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsObserved no bodily fluid clean up kit or written policy for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided the person in charge with a bodily fluid plan guidance and resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-ResourcesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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 602-506-6824.Signer: Phulpreet Singh,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a spray bottle with no labels under the three compartment sink. The person in charge stated the bottle is refilled with degreaser and proceeded to label the bottle accordingly. Discussed with the person in charge labeling container with common name chemicals. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Observed a fly tape hanging from the ceiling over a food prep area and uncovered vegetable containers. The person in charge moved the fly tape away from the food prep area and placed it by the outer door. Discussed with the person in charge insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas, protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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