Phoenix Catering and Events LLC
A1457 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-23-03247
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Inspection history27 on record
2026
Mar 30, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Observed a can of pest control spray on a chemical storage rack. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that only a certified pest control specialist can apply pest control spray. PIC removed the spray from the premises at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.Discussed employee sick policy with person in charge (PIC). PIC stated they will make a policy to go over with their employees. PDF guidance documents were emailed with report to help with training.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Person in charge (PIC) did not have their CFPM certification on hand. Inspector was not able to verify Food Handler's Card as well. PIC will have certifications ready at next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
There are multiple ceiling tiles through food prep and storage spaces that are missing and or not smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed holes in the walls that need to be sealed in the women's restroom and the hallway. 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
2025
Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Jun 6, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
owner provided electronic record, showing papaer towel dispensers have been installed, sanitizer test strips available and obtained.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
asked facility staff regarding a certified food manager , nor a certified food manager certificate. staff was unable to find. please obtain one certified food manager for the facility. please ensure a certified food manager is present during the hours of operations. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Jun 3, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit
May 21, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
Report emailed to email on file. Re-inspection scheduled for 10 days, 6-3-2025Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
asked facility staff regarding a certified food manager , nor a certified food manager certificate. staff was unable to find. please obtain one certified food manager for the facility. please ensure a certified food manager is present during the hours of operations. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
observed no paper towel at the food prep. kitchen hand washing station. per staff, paper towel dispenser is broken. please replace and install a paper towel dispenser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: no soap at the employee restroom, hand washing basin. informed manager to provide hand washing soap. manager refilled soap dispenser. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the three compartment basin, food worker staff washing the food cutting boards and utensils with water at the middle basin, and rinsing with water, placing the utensils, inside the final sanitizer basin. washed knives and utensils were carried and placed on storage racks. proper manual 3 compartment basin stages reviewed. please ensure staff conducting manual warewashing are filling the 3 basins as was, rinse, and sanitize, and then use the drying bords for airdrying for the final stage. manager will train staff on manual warewashing procedure. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed wet towel, kitchen wiping cloth , placed/left on the food contact surfaces. discussed with manager regarding the strategy to store wet wiping cloth back in a designated sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
this establishment utilizes quat ammonia for sanitizer. asked manager regarding the test strips. manager was unable to locate/find test strips. please obtain quat ammonia sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
May 13, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
advisort,Ineffective visit. stopped by facility. no one available on site. called the phone number on file. spoke to owner, hours of operations are 3am-3pm. per manager returning from a function in 2 hours.
Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed outdoor cooking requirements with PIC. Discussed a minor remodel is required to add outdoor cooking to the permit. Advised PIC to apply online at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home if they would like to add outdoor cooking to the permit.
2024
Dec 2, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Nov 25, 2024Routine1 priorityB
A re-inspection will take place within 24 hours to ensure priority violation #51 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed slow drains at both hand sinks in the food production area with standing water that the PIC stated goes down after some time. No active backflow observed at the time of inspection. PIC stated they discovered the issue and scheduled service for Wednesday. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Advised PIC to call plumber for emergency repair. Discussed health significance of standing graywater/sewage with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Sep 24, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooling nacho cheese on the speed rack in the walk in cooler in covered pans. All foods observed with 2-3 inches of cooling foods in aluminum pans. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed the outdoor trash receptacle unable to fully close due to being overfilled with trash. PIC stated the receptacle is shared-use. Advised PIC to arrange for more frequent pick up and to break large boxes down to help keep all trash below the rim of the bin. Advised PIC keeping lids shut can help reduce noxious odors and reduce pest harborage conditions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-502.11 - Core: Frequency-Removal
May 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Raed Sharmookh
Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Raed B. Sharmookh
Mar 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Inspection will take place another day. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Raed B Sharmookh
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 →