Black Angus Restaurant
A°2770 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14412
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 history10 on record
2026
Apr 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Consumer advisories for extra menu insert. Recommend : using time as control for food safety at server stations for salads and cheeses. Replace accordion style drain pipes below hand sink. Ensure all drain pipes are 1 inch from drains for air gap rules. Reminder: employees with painted nails will require glove usage during food preparation. No bracelets or jewelry on wrists or fingers except for plain wedding bands.
2025
Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed stocking procedures at opening and closing.
Jul 14, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC°
A complaint was addressed during this inspection. No violations noted on the inspection support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the consumer advisory and reminders are put onto the seasonal and brunch menus for steak, salmon, and egg items. Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.
Inspector's notes
Two containers of 5 cheese sauce-91-110F cooling stacked and covered in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the cheese sauce had been made three hours prior and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Potato skins-53-57F in the make line unit at the end of the cookline area. PIC stated that the potato skins had been in the unit for less than 1 hour and relocated to the walk in cooler to cool. Ensure that TCS food items are maintained at 41F 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
Cooked pasta, potato item, and macaroni and cheese-65-68F cooling in deep, covered, and stacked containers in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that all items had been made within the last two hours and uncovered, reduced levels, and unstacked the containers. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf 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
Pitcher (being used as an ice scoop) stored in the ice machine between uses. Employee removed the pitcher. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked with the preparation date for use within seven days.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC stated that they switched salmon supplier, and it is now coming frozen. PIC provided the documentation at time of inspection. PIC stated that the salmon is cooked 145*F before being served and cannot be ordered undercooked.
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the refrigerator to the right of the make-line and the salad bar unit at the server station serviced. PIC placed work order at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sour cream, cheddar cheese, 1000 island dressing, butter, and horseradish in the bottom of salad bar unit at server station ranging from 48*F to 54*F. Ambient temperature was 46.2*F using min/max thermometer. Per the person in charge (PIC) the food items were placed in the unit yesterday. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Apr 24, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the establishment's procedure for cooling TCS foods.Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tom Gilmour
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 dish washing employee use gloved hands to rinse and load soiled dishes on racks, then put away the clean dishes with the soiled gloves, without washing hands between soiled and clean. PIC instructed employee to wash hands and rewash dishes. Discussed the importance of washing hands after contamination and prior to handling clean utensils, food etc. in order to prevent the transfer of pathogens. PIC will retrain employees on hand washing. The hands are particularly important in transmitting foodborne pathogens; any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 19, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email;confirmed delivery onsite*The slow drainage issues have been fixed by cleaning & having the drains serviced by a licensed plumber; both drains are now fully operational* 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Thomas Gilmour
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite 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,Signer: Thomas Gilmour
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--During inspection observed food debris/residue located on the floor behind the ice machine. Per the person in charge the specified area will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils---During inspection observed the sides of the dishwasher in the bar to contain accumulation of food residue. The person in charge stated they would clean equipment. Ensure all equipment, food-contact surfaces, and non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained clean at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law--During inspection observed the drain near the kitchen prep area to be slow draining. The person in charge had a work order submitted at the time of inspection. In a second instance observed the drain in the bar area to also be slow draining. The person in charge stated an additional work order will be placed to repair the drain. Pleasure ensure to maintain the plumbing system in good repair at all times. A re-inspection will in 3 days occur for this violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.- Second Consecutive ViolationEmailed the inspection reportNo County legal action will result from 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 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Robert N.
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.----House made ranch dressing items, creamy horseraddish sauces, sour cream, and blue cheese dressing-45-56F in the make line unit in the server pass through area. PIC stated that all items had been put in the unit less than one hour prior and relocated to the walk in cooler. (Temps on the items were down about 4 degrees after 30 minutes.) Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions----There is excess soil residue present on the floor and in the drain below the food prep sink/ liquor stair shelf area in the bar. Manager stated that the areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. 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 →