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Arizona Cultural Academy

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7810 S 42nd Pl, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15967

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 31, 2026 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Re-InspectionA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Test strips provided via email and attached. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCounty code (MCEHC)
Aug 31, 2026Routine2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no test trips for Quaternary sanitizer used at 3 comp sink. Informed PIC that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 9/10. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/10.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.12

Inspector's notes

Observed direct connection from mop sink faucet to chemical dispenser. Informed PIC that the AVB with a water supply line can not be directly feeding a chemical dispenser. Mop sink was disconnected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Non-Drinking Lines

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed test strip requirements.

Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Observed the chemical dispenser at the three-compartment sink dispensing a concentration of quat that is greater than 500 ppm. No food contact surfaces were being actively sanitized. Discussed with PIC that the dispenser needs to be adjusted so that the concentration being dispensed is within the approved range (200-400ppm). Discussed adding water to the sanitizer compartment to dilute the concentration when they are sanitizing and testing with their test strips. 2. New test strips need to be obtained, as the current ones are expired, which will be inaccurate if used. 3. Discussed with staff that hairnets are not specifically required for food service, only an effective hair restraint (hat or hair tie is sufficient).

2024

Oct 17, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least one person with a Food Protection Manager Certificate onsite during time of inspection. PIC stated that they are in the process of scheduling their exam. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation *****

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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

May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Sekar.Please ensure all food is in proper temperature upon receiving. Discussed keeping receiving temperature logs with the managers.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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: A,Signer: Sekar Cortes

2023

Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Cindy Schwank

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →