Sunset Bistro
B15462 N 99th Ave, Sun City 85351
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13917
Score based on 11 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 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed meat sauce (45*F), Marinated chicken (48*F), and marinated Shrimp (49*F) in upright refrigerator next to grill. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded. During inspection observed that the top shelf was overfilled with bread not allowing cold air to easily flow in unit, also two hot containers of soup was added to cool in unit during the inspection. With more airflow, refrigerator dropped to 40*F. Advised staff to not cool foods in refrigeration units used for service. Cool in Walk in Cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed gyro meat (80*F) in walk in cooler and soups (125*F and 120*F) being cooled in the up right refrigerator next to grill in tightly covered containers. When cooling food, foods should remain uncvered or loosely covered to allow for easy access to stir to assist in cooling. 135*F - 70*F within 2 hours and then from 70*F - 41*F within an additional 4 hours. Not to exceed 6 hours. Items were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoops stored on soda syrup containers in kitchen.
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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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Scoops were cleaned prior to reusing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Oct 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 30, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
A large bag of cheese and several small packages of meat were observed thawing at room temperature on prep table. Brought to attention of kitchen staff who moved items into refrigeration. Discussed proper thawing procedures with kitchen staff. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Door and screen door leading from outside into kitchen were propped open. Brought to attention of kitchen staff who closed screen door. Outer openings shall be be protected to prevent pests from entering. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Apr 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Top of handwashing sink in kitchen is not connected to wall and sink is beginning to pull FRP panel away from wall. Ensure that sink is properly connected to wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Dec 11, 2024Re-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.
Dec 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler the following TCS items measured an internal temperature of 47-49'F: gyro meat, baked potatoes, shredded and sliced cheese, salsa, ranch, bleu cheese dressing, mashed potato, auerkraut, raw beef, and raw chicken. Temperature of food had been verified <4 hour prior. Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler measured 47.1'F with min/max thermometer. As walk-in was not holding proper temperature, person in charge had staff begin moving TCS foods into other refrigeration in kitchen. 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. Second consecutive. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Walk-in cooler measured an internal temperature of 47.1'F with min/max thermometer. Person in charge had staff relocate TCS foods to other refrigeration in kitchen. Service call was made for cooler and person in charge stated someone will be out the following morning. Do not hold any TCS foods in walk-in cooler until it is able to hold them at 41'F or lower. A 24 hour reinspection will be conducted. Second consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Aug 23, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 22, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler, a pan of gravy had several patches of white and grey-green fuzzy growth on the top layer. Two containers of strawberries had white fuzzy growth on several of the berries. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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
In walk-in cooler the following TCS food measured an internal temperature of 48-50'F: heavy cream, buttermilk, mashed potatoes, beans, gravy, cooked cabbage, soup, slice tomato, cooked gyro meat, raw shell eggs, shredded cheese, cream cheese, cut melon, raw beef, and raw chicken. Temperature of cooler/food had not been verified within the past 4 hours. As it was unable to be determined how long food had been out of temperature it was embargoed. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Walk-in cooler measured an ambient air temperature of 45.3'F with min/max thermometer. Person in charge contacted company to service unit. A 24 hours re-inspection will be conducted. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
External temperature gauge of walk-in cooler is broken. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.11(A) and (C) - Core: Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices
Apr 17, 2024Routine2 coreA
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.Reviewed date markingreport emailedOn 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)Award: A,Signer: Lisa Oplinger
Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors ---Restroom door in kitchen was propped open. Brought to attention of person in charge to have closed. Toilet room doors shall be kept closed except when cleaning or undergoing maintenance. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods ---Back of handwashing sink in kitchen is separated from wall. Brought to attention of person in charge to have sink properly sealed to wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedAward: C,Signer: Lisa Oplinger
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ---Dishwasher in kitchen measured a chlorine sanitizer level <50ppm. Chemical levels were checked and machine was run again with no change in concentration. Attempted to prime sanitizer and found that no sanitizer was dispensing from line despite being connected to sanitizer bucket. Person in charge contacted company to have someone come out and service unit. Establishment will manually sanitize until dishwasher is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 walk-in cooler the following TCS items measured an internal temperature of 51-58'F: heavy whipping cream, cooked stew meat, baked potatoes, chili, refried beans, stew, pre-packaged salad mix, cooked ham, shredded cheese, salsa, and broth. Per person in charge cooler had been discovered to be out of temperature upon opening for day, approximately 3 hours prior. Cooler had been serviced and had been functioning again for approximately 1 hour. At time of inspection cooler measured an ambient temperature <40'F. TCS foods shall measure an internal temperature of 41'F or lower when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. ---In walk-in cooler several pans of gyro meat and mashed potatoes that were still in acceptable cooling time frame had covered with several layers of plastic wrap. Brought to attention of person in charge to have wrapping removed. Discussed cooling procedures with person in charge. Cooling shall be performed in a manner that facilitates maximum heat transfer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 25, 2023Routine1 coreA
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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Managerreport emailedThe 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.Award: A,Signer: Jana Oliver
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods ---In kitchen, back of handwashing sink and prep sink are not connected to wall. Properly seal back of sinks to wall. In front of 3-compartment sink in kitchen a portion of flooring has cracked flooring and is dipping inwards. Repair flooring. Ensure that facilities are in good repair and are easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →