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The Candy and Chocolate Company

A

702 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-23-00728

Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 5, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 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 history13 on record

2026

Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jul 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a

Inspector's notes

Observed open box of latex gloves on the prep table. Discussed latex gloves use restrictions.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food. Predefined Comment: Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. The person in charge removed latex gloves from service and directed employees to use only non-latex gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed loose and broken ceiling tiles directly over food storage racks and prep table in the back packaging room. Discussed properly securing ceiling tiles and replacing broken tiles. Ceiling tiles must be smooth, non absorbant, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Feb 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erick Harrell

Feb 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cheryle Harrell

2023

Nov 29, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erick Harrell

Sep 5, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Facility inspection conducted.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cheryle H

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required>>> Observed an employee using a towel to dry off the baking sheets. Employee was educated and reminded that food contact surfaces must be air dried, Polishing of utensils is permitted as long as the utensil has been air dried first and the cloth is clean and dry. Employee placed the baking sheets on the shelf to finish air drying instead. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 25, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Onsite construction visit.Spoke to Erick via phone.Set up appointment to review/update on labels.Remodel plans have been submitted to City. Permit is showing in system for remodel permit.Application available at: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307Plans need to be submitted within next 2 weeks to avoid expedited fees and any required corrections after construction has been completedNo County legal action will result from this 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 →