Roka Akor
C°7299 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12400
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Inspection history18 on record
2026
Jun 23, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control and shellfish tags.
Inspector's notes
Observed the small dish machine for glasses in the ware-washing area with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer, actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed and did not test. The PIC will utilize the large dish machine until the small machine has been serviced by a professional technician. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed broccolini sauce from 6/12, vegetable stock from 6/12, and cooked beets from 6/12 located in the walk-in cooler. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna in the walk-in cooler in packaging which states to remove from packaging prior to thawing. 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. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 17, 2025Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed the chemical dispenser directly connected to the mop sink faucet located out back. Shut offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Oct 7, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationD°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment is using a 3rd party pasteurized base for their ice cream, the PIC provided the invoice for the base.
Inspector's notes
Observed no parasite destruction letters for the raw salmon served for sushi onsite. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to in person re-inspection on Tuesday, October 14th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine in the back of house. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. In-person reinspection will be on Tuesday, October 14th. The PIC will use the 3 compartment sink in the meantime. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked ribs made more than a week ago per PIC and pickled red onions from 9/29 located in the walk-in cooler. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the chemical dispenser directly connected to the mop sink faucet located out back. Shut offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Aug 12, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.An application for the ice cream variance has been received. See EHR2500280. This is a sufficient correction for the reinspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided link for in-person class. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Aug 1, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have not been corrected.The EC would like to apply for a variance and needs more time. The reinspection date has been extended to Tuesday, August 12th. Please forward the confirmation email to the inspector after submitting the application. The link has been provided in the email.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided link for in-person class. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment is creating their own ice cream base for direct-to-consumer consumption with milk and heavy cream. The ice cream is created in a machine by churning until frozen. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances OR utilize a 3rd party pasteurized base. Provided guidance document. After applying, please forward the confirmation email to the inspector by July 20th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Jul 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Due to a change in executive chefs, the reinspection date has been extended to Friday, August 1st.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided link for in-person class. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment is creating their own ice cream base for direct-to-consumer consumption with milk and heavy cream. The ice cream is created in a machine by churning until frozen. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances OR utilize a 3rd party pasteurized base. Provided guidance document. After applying, please forward the confirmation email to the inspector by July 20th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ROP 48 Hour Rule.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided link for in-person class. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment is creating their own ice cream base for direct-to-consumer consumption with milk and heavy cream. The ice cream is created in a machine by churning until frozen. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances OR utilize a 3rd party pasteurized base. Provided guidance document. After applying, please forward the confirmation email to the inspector by July 20th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Mar 25, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without instructions on clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal instructions,
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector provided instructions to facility.
2024
Oct 24, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
This is the 3rd repeat violation. On the walk in cooler shelving, observed raw quail eggs stored over raw daikon. On a speed rack in the walk in cooler, observed 2 pans of raw fish stored above trays of ready to eat cauliflower and bread.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jul 30, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning under the fryer and minor consumer advisory change.
Inspector's notes
This is the 2nd consecutive violation. In the front kitchen, observed a colander of onions sitting in the handwashing sink.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing.
Inspector's notes
This is the 2nd consecutive violation. In the walk in cooler, observed cartons of raw quail eggs stored on a bags of carrots and tomatoes and, observed bags of raw tuna stored on the shelf above a box of butter. In the front kitchen, observed several drawers with raw fish stored over raw and cooked veggies.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed a wheel of bleu cheese stored in an ROP bag. In the reach in deep freezer, observed several ROP bags of various cuts of beef. All foods had been placed in the bags over 48 hours prior. Bags were opened and foods were removed from ROP packaging.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed ROP bags of thawing tuna that states to remove from bag when thawing. If stated on the bag, fish must be removed from ROP bag prior to thawing.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: 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. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
By the entrance to the front kitchen, observed the sushi rice paddle stored in a container of water at 78*F.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Reviewed proper storage with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 1, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20, 3-501.16, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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,Embargo Lbs: 61,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel D.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the handwashing sink in the dish area being used to store a sanitizer bucket, apron, and bar towels. All handwashing sinks must be kept open and available and not used for any other purpose. Chef removed items from handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. In the walk in cooler, observed a bag of cooked crab and a bag of raw scallops stored in a container together above a bucket of sauce. In the back walk in cooler, observed a large container of raw chicken stored above a container of raw octopus. All raw foods must be stored separate and below ready to eat foods. All raw meats must be stored according to their minimum cook temperature to avoid cross contamination. The higher minimum cook temperature should be below lower minimum cook temperatures. Raw scallops were moved to raw seafood shelf. Raw chicken was moved below raw octopus. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. In a reach in cooler in the pastry area, observed a container of butter at 53*F. Unit was holding at 51*F on inspectors min/max. Per chef the butter was in the cooler over night. Butter was embargoed. In a reach in cooler in the service station, observed 3 open bottles of milk at 55*F. Cooler was at 53*F and was completely iced over. Per chef the milk was in the unit overnight. Milk was embargoed. In the reach in cooler drawers used for the grill in the main cook area, observed raw black cod at 48*F, raw salmon at 47*F, cooked tiger prawn at 48*F, Raw scallops at 47-48*F, cooked octopus at 48*F, and raw yellowtail collar at 48*F. Unit was holding at 46*F on inspectors min/max. Per chef, all foods were in the unit overnight and no temperatures were taken today. Foods were embargoed. All temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods in cold holding are required to be kept at or below 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. At time of inspection, the pastry cooler was holding at 51*F, the service station cooler was holding at 53*F, and the cooler in the cook line used for the grill was holding at 46*F. All coolers were being used to cold hold TCS foods. All equipment used for cold holding TCS foods are required to be kept at 41*F or below to ensure the foods remain in proper cold holding temperature. TCS foods were removed. Establishment will utilize other equipment until they are repaired and holding at or below 41*F Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
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 emailed. Notes;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,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul G.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. In the small reach in cooler next to the ice machine, observed half and half at 54*F and milk at 54*F. All temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods in cold holding must be kept at 41*F or below. Drinks were in the unit as of last night with the unit holding at 53*F. Drinks were embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. At time of inspection, observed the reach in cooler by the ice maker holding at 53*F while being used for TCS foods. All cold holding equipment used for TCS foods must be kept at 41*F or below to ensure the TCS foods remain in temperature. TCS foods were embargoed. Until the unit is holding below 41*F, establishment will be utilizing other refrigeration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed a large opening in the wall between the dishwashing area and the back prep. Walls must remain in good repair to be smooth and easily cleanable. Please have the wall repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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 →