Durango Grill
B3341 W Durango St, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13513
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 13, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed damaged/ broken gasket for large two door freezer unit at end of cook line. Ensure to repair gaskets for freezer unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
No consumer advisory available for eggs or burgers served undercooked according to customer request. Discussed with operator to ensure Consumer Advisory is available notifying of undercooked eggs or burgers. Per operator, screens showing menu and consumer advisory are in progress of repairs. Operator proceeded to print consumer advisory and post for public view at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Jan 8, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory requirements with operator at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Ice built up and damaged seal at tall two door freezer unit by cook line. Ensure to replace seal and remove froze ice built up. Observed dust and grease built up on filters under exhaust hood. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize, maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator requirements for consumer advisory. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to maintain regular cleaning of filters under exhaust hood.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed adequate hand washing upon changing gloves. Discussed adequate cooking temperature of 165*F for chicken strips.
Inspector's notes
Observed can of WD40 stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Ensure to keep all chemicals stored in designated area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items
Inspector's notes
Observed Green Chili corn chowder internal temperature at 128*F sitting at room temperature in prep table. Per operator, green chili was cooling on counter approximately about 2hours prior. Operator was instructed to reheat green chili to 165*F to restart the cooling process and using adequate cooling procedures: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 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 personal items and litter throughout rear dry storage area. Ensure to keep personal items stored in designated area and keep area free of any litter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in three bay sink to have below the recommended amount. Person in charge states that dishes have been washed in solution. Had person in charge fix solution to correct levels and rewash dishes. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. 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 par cooked raw chicken strips in hot holding unit at an internal temperature of 115F. Person in charge states that staff par cook it for 5 minutes an hour before the lunch rush to then put in hot box for hot holding, when order is placed chicken to then be fully cooked in fryer to 165F. Discussed alternative methods for cooking raw chicken such as cooking till it reaches 165 to then hot hold it for orders or to cook the day before and cool down to 41F to then reheat to 165 when orders are placed. Had person in charge cook chicken in fryer till it reached 165. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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.
May 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed and printed.Outdoor cooking was not observed during the inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joseph Martin
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Coffee counter and equipment not being utilized at time of inspection.Discussed following policies and procedures with facility:-Separation of personal items-Storage and separation of raw and TCS foods.-Covered receptacles in women's restroomNo County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Joseph Martin
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Prep table located next to flat top grill was out of order at time of inspection. PIC stated they had noticed issues a few days prior, and had already moved all Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods into alternative refrigeration within the establishment. PIC scheduled a work order at time of inspection. Ensure that prep table is able to maintain temperature of 41'F or below before allowing staff to hold TCS food within unit.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joseph M.
Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Joseph Martin,Award: A
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 →