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Southwest Specialty Food Products

902 N 17th Ave, Phoenix 85007

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-03195

Score based on 4 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020242025Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Close Out - confirmed via phone

2025

Jun 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No production at time of inspection. Facility inspection conducted.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Observed containers of unlabeled chemicals stored in food production area. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge removed containers and will inform staff to label all unlabeled product. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soiled linens on rim of holding container of product and siphoning hoses with excess product sitting in equipment without lid. Items in walk-in freezer stored directly below leaking pipes at condeser. All food should be stored in a way that prevents contamination. Person in charge to inform staff of storing procedures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No production at time of inspection. Facility inspection conducted. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: production days and times

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soiled linens on rim of holding container of product and siphoning hoses with excess product sitting in equipment. All food contact surfaces should be clean and free from contamination. Person in charge to inform staff of cleaning procedures. 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed containers of unlabeled chemicals stored in food production area. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge removed containers and will inform staff to label all unlabeled product. 7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers

2024

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Handwashing, location of item for discard, labeling storage itemsPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: caulking in women's restroom, sanitation logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Michael A Damato

Jan 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived onsite for routine inspection. Sent to establishment next door. Person in charge stated establishment is closed. Updated hours of operation on file. Answered questions about procedures of routine inspection. Will return during normal operating hours.

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 →