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Squid Ink Of Peoria LLC

A

9947 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria 85383

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-16897

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 3, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food storage.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Raw shrimp, raw salmon, raw ground beef, eggs, and raw chicken with internal temperatures between 50 degrees F and 52 degrees F were cold holding in a two-drawer cooler across from the grill. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 53.8 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. TCS items were just placed inside the unit this morning (1 hour prior) and were moved into the walk-in to cool down to 41 degrees F or below. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Raw shrimp, raw salmon, raw ground beef, eggs, and raw chicken with internal temperatures between 50 degrees F and 52 degrees F were cold holding in a two-drawer cooler across from the grill. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 53.8 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Kitchen associate stated that they would call a technician to look at the cooler. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until the unit has been repaired. 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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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Feb 12, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.discussed test strips

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw thawed tuna in packaging marked with "Keep Frozen." Fish marked with a "Keep Frozen" must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. PIC had associate remove the fish from packaging at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Cove basing around dish and prep area is in disrepair and needs to be replaced/repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 3, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: B,Signer: Aaron Hernandez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

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.*****No paper towels provided to the bar hand wash sink. Paper towels must be provided to all hand wash sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces*****Slider door for fish display case is broken in sushi prep area. Replace and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 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.Discussed current requirement for having a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal business hours. Updating certification after change of staff. Discussed cooling of portioned foods in walk in cooler.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Carly C.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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: A,Signer: Carly Compton

Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: A,Signer: Samantha Scully

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 →