Black Angus Restaurant
C°7606 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14849
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026Routine2 priority4 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, coverings for food protection, ice baths
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to schedule exam for staff soon. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Prime rib in hot holding unit with an internal temperature of 120-125*F. Door unable to properly latch close, leaving the door ajar even after closing. Unit set to 160*F but holding an ambient temperature of 130*F. Person in charge placed work order and to continue to monitor ambient temperatures. Prime rib placed in oven to reheat to 145*F. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed ribs and prime rib in reach in refrigerator near grill with an internal temperature of 45-50*F. Person in charge stated foods were at 41*F within 3 hours of inspection, and placed in walk-in refrigerator for quick cooling. Foods reached an internal temperature of 37*F within one hour. Prime rib voluntarily discarded on own accord. 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 relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Reach in refrigerator near grill with an ambient temperature of 41.5*F used to cool foods. Hot holding unit unable to keep door closed, causing unit to be unable to maintain minimum hot holding temperatures. Person in charge placed work order, instructed employees to avoid cooling foods in unit, and will continue to monitor door on hot box and temperatures. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Repeat Violation -- Observed multiple areas in floors, walls, and ceilings in disrepair at the time of inspection: • There are damaged and missing floor tiles observed throughout the kitchen • Hand sink near dish area is starting to detach from wall, • Damaged grout in floor tiles. Floors, walls, ceilings, and attached equipment must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Repeat Violation -- Multiple areas in kitchen observed with ceiling light bulbs exposed without protective shield or guard. Reviewed MCESD requirements: To protect food and equipment from contamination, light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or linens, or where unwrapped single-service/single-use articles are stored. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLLATION 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Apr 21, 2026Routine1 priority5 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Beer walk-in cooler holding wine and beer kegs observed to be 55.8°F using min/max thermometer at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they will not hold TCS foods such as whipped cream or milk in walk-in beer cooler until it can be repaired to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or less. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration space to safely remain open while awaiting repairs.
Inspector's notes
-- No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
-- In beer/wine storage room, multiple detergents, cleaners, and sanitizers were stored above single-service articles and soda syrup boxes. No visible contamination observed. 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
-- In walk-in refrigerator, observed multiple reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) portions of salmon with "keep frozen" label on packaging. 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. Requested all ROP fish be removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
-- Pipe under hand sink leaks significantly when in use. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
-- Observed multiple areas in floors, walls, and ceilings in disrepair at the time of inspection: • There are damaged and missing floor tiles observed throughout the kitchen • Hand sink near dish area is starting to detach from wall, • Damaged grout in floor tiles. Floors, walls, ceilings, and attached equipment must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Inspector's notes
-- Multiple areas in kitchen observed with ceiling light bulbs exposed without protective shield or guard. Reviewed MCESD requirements: To protect food and equipment from contamination, light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or linens, or where unwrapped single-service/single-use articles are stored. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed packages of commercially vacuum-sealed cooked mussels thawing in a reach-in refrigerator near the cook line. All ROP seafood 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. Person in charge (PIC) directed chef to remove mussels from packaging to correct during the inspection. Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment and chemical storage restrictions. Also discussed consumer advisory requirements. Work orders in place for faciliy repairs including coved base, corner panels, and other damages floors/walls
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper use of ice baths and examples of when to wash.
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bloody mary mix with no datemarking stored in reach-in unit located at the bar. PIC stated bottle was opened two days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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.
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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.
Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Potato skins and other TCS foods (mixed greens, sauces, cheese) at the far right cold station holding between 45-50'F. Product was placed in table approx. 1 hour before inspection, so all items were placed into ice baths. 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. 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.
Mar 18, 2024Routine1 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.**Discussed general cleaning of premise, discussed hand washing and glove use limitations**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Wil N.
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. ----- Observed a chlorine dishwasher with 0ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. The chlorine bucket feeding the dishwasher was empty at time of inspection. PIC replaced the chlorine bucket and primed the machine. The dish machine yielded proper chlorine concentration after final rinse. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ In multiple areas throughout the kitchen, observed partial or entire missing floor tiles/grout, exposing the concrete underneath and collecting water. PIC stated that there is a work order in place to get floors repaired. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ----- Observed food residue and standing water in reach-in coolers on the cook line and at salad station. Advised person in charge (PIC) that equipment that holds food shall be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC stated they will get the refrigerators cleaned as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 2, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.**Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process**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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Wil N.
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. ---- Employee observed touching face/nose with gloved hands, then grabbed a clean pan to begin portioning food. Employee was asked to remove gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves. Person in charge returned the pan touched by employee to the dish room. Per FDA Food Code 2017, food employees must wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of the hands this includes handling raw meats, touching bare human body parts (except arms), coughing or sneezing, using the toilet, and handling dirty equipment or utensils. Switching gloves only is not sufficient. Discussed examples of when to wash hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. ----- Observed there to be no hand drying paper towels in employee restroom. PIC supplied paper towels at time of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 11, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No certified food manager on site. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all time.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shawn O.
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ----- In multiple areas throughout the observed missing tile grout, exposing the concrete underneath and collecting water. PIC stated they would put in a work order. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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