Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Que
A°7300 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20082
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
Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 6, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping temperature logs for the meat that is roasted over night with PIC. Discussed getting a data logger to keep track of the temperature of the oven and meat while it is unsupervised with PIC. Re-inspection for violation #50 will be conducted on 11/08/2024.
Inspector's notes
Observed beef briskets being hot held for service in a hot box, with internal temperatures ranging from 108*F-117*F. The hot box had an internal temperature of 140.4*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the were placed in the hot box about thirty minutes prior. Informed PIC that the briskets need to be re-heated to 165*F and then can be placed back in the hot box to be properly hot held. PIC instructed food employee to put the briskets back in the roasting oven to heat back up to 165*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand sink in the ware washing area to be missing adequate cold water, when the handle is turned it does not make the water cooler. The temperature of the water at the hand sink was 134*F, measured using min/max thermometer. Employee stated that this sink is only hot water. Discussed with PIC the importance of having cold water available at hand sinks, as to not deter food employees from hand washing. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/08/2024.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector's notes
Observed the AVB at the mop sink leaking when water is turned on. Informed PIC that the back flow device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating properly. Please bring the AVB into good repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed the tiling surrounding the floor drain in the ware washing station to be chipped and missing in areas, leaving an uneven concrete surface below where food and moisture is getting trapped. Informed PIC that the flooring around the drain needs to be repaired so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
May 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about AVB devices. Confirmed email with manager.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amy R.
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment ---Observed leak at front hand sink by the front registers, observed duct tape covering the power buttons for the hot holding machines. Ensure equipment is corrected to work properly and have cleanable surfaces in the facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.**Talked to manager about hand sink signs, and how to seal 3 compartment sinks are from extra water.Confirmed email with manager.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: Graciela Pariga
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. ---Observed cooked ham at 110F inside hot holding machine. Ham had been there for just less than 1 hour, after being in the oven. Manager reheated the product to 165F. Ensure that all TCS foods in hot holding areas are kept at 135F or more. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 3, 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.Confirmed email with manager**Talked to manager about cutting board cleaning policy, and temperature logs for fridges, and cooling practices. 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amy Reveal
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 no paper towels at hand sink near the 3 compartment sink. Manager added paper towels to the sink. Ensure that paper towels and soap are present at all hand sinks at all times. 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. ---Observed cheese at 52F, and sour cream at 53F in small prep fridge in serving area. Manager said all items in fridge less than 2 hours, manager moved all TCS foods to another fridge. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding stage are kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →