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A5217 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040-8721
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03385
Score based on 9 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
Jul 14, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed worn down weather-stripping seat at front door and backdoor with gaps and exposing to outdoor. Discussed with PIC that required to protect outer openings to prevent pests from entering facility.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed trash and cardboard boxes surrounding dumpster and dumpster area. Discussed with PIC that required to maintain garbage/refuse area and dumpster trash/litter free at all times.
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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed door entrance to kitchen has buildup of dirt and chipped paint. Discussed with PIC that physical facility is required to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris and maintained in good repair.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 6, 2026Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed front door not closing properly and no weather seal to prevent insects from entering. Discussed with PIC that it is required to prevent insects from entering facility.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed clogged drain, water is slowly draining at handwash sink behind register. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed trash/litter around dumpster area and in parking lot in front and back of store. Discussed with PIC that required to maintain refuse area and property free of trash and litter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector's notes
Observed door to entrance of backroom has buildup of dirt and chipped paint. Discussed with PIC that physical facility; floor, walls, ceiling, require to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 19, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food buildup on doors in backroom reach-in refrigerators. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak on hose at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be in good repair at all times.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 20, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed reach-in refrigerators with buildup food debris on doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn tiles around 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that floors need to be smooth, cleanable and in good repair.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed kitchen door on inside with buildup dirt debris and peeling paint, bathroom door on outside with buildup dirt debris, and walls around 3-compartment sink with buildup dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required cleaning frequently. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of facilities with PIC.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 hand soap available at hand sink behind register and hand sink near 3-compartment sink. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC importance of maintaining hand sinks stocked with paper towels and hand soap at all times to promote proper handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
May 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.*Various items noted on previous OC inspection& remodel are still being addresses on RM-11230This 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.Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Crystal S.
2023
Dec 27, 2023Re-Inspection2 coreA°
E&D, class 3 10+Second OC re-inspection was conducted with the manager, Nicole G. The establishment is open and operating.The establishment had replaced the 30-gallon water heater with a 50-gallon water heater; however, this cannot be verified due to the location of the water heater. Please send video or picture of the new water heater. The hand sink is mounted but drainpipe was not connected. All other items had not been addressed. A minor remodel will be created to complete all items in the OC inspection report. Permit is approved.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner and person in charge. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage.Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Nicole Gabriel
Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ___ Provide a hand sink in the ware washing area. Hand sink was mounted but drainpipe was not provided. Water lines must not be laying on the floor or below the drainpipes. ___ Provide a 50-gallon water heater. Per manager, water heater has been replaced but cannot visually verified since it is above the ceiling grid and on top of the restroom's ceiling. __ Provide a reduced pressure zone assembly at the water connection point of the new steam bread oven. Provide a drain cup for the vent port of the device. Drainpipe must be rigid and indirectly discharge to the nearest floor sink or hub drain. ___ Certify all testable devices and provide reports. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods ___ Clean floor sinks and the entire cabinet of the self-service drink station. Do not store any condiments or single service/ single use items under drain trough, drainpipes, etc. __ Provide washable ceiling tiles in the back room. Acoustic ceiling tiles are not acceptable. __ Provide a micro-switch operate air curtain at the delivery door as this door was propped open for a long period of time during delivery. __ Replace old door sweeps with new ones for the exterior doors. __ Re-attach FRP panel to the wall where needed. __ Caulk and seal all holes, gaps, cracks and penetrations throughout the facility. __ Provide cleanout cover where missing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Nov 17, 2023Routine1 foundationB°
E&D, class 3 10+Inspection was conducted with the manager, Susan I. The establishment is open and operating.Permit is not approved.***Per district manager, the water heater had been replaced with a 50-gallon tank water heater. Cannot verify the water heater size at the time of inspection. The water heater is above grid and hard to access. Please provide picture to verify the new installed water heater***.The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) and available at the site during hours of operation. All food handlers must have food handlers’ certification. Maintain permit, license, and certificates at the site for inspection purpose.The establishment is not participating in the grading program and receive 0 Priority violations and 1 Priority Foundation violations in this inspection.Please address the items in the report before the re-inspection on 10/18/23:No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 5,Signer: Susan I.
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. __ Hand sink in the ware washing/ food prep area had not been provided. There is only one hand washing sink at the front service area and not visible in this work zone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Aug 9, 2023Routine4 priority4 foundation1 coreD°
E&D, class 3 10+OC inspection was conducted with the manager, Susan I. The establishment is open and operating.Permit is not approved.The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) and available at the site during hours of operation. All food handlers must have food handlers’ certification. Maintain permit, license, and certificates at the site for inspection purpose.The establishment is not participating in the grading program and receive 4 Priority violations and 4 Priority Foundation violations in this inspection.Please address the items in the report before the re-inspection on 10/18/23:No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 5,Signer: Susan Ibanez
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge __ manager is not a certified food protection manager (CFPM) and did not respond correctly food safety questions. Please obtain CFPM and maintain at the site. CFPM must be presence at the site during all operational hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-201.11(A) and (C), P: Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees; Responsibilities and Reporting. 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/4620/AMC-Toolbox---Employee-Health____ Questioned all 2 staff and manager regarding employee health policy. None can give reportable symptoms and diseases. Provide policy and train staff. Correct By: At Once
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. ___ An employee walked from dinning room to behind the food service counter, grab gloves and about to put them on. Inspector notified manager to instruct employee to wash hands first before put on gloves. Employee complied. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. ___ Noted there is only one hand sink located at the front service area. There is no hand sink visible in ware wash and food prep area. Provide an additional hand sink in the area for staff to wash hands in between tasks. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment ___ Replace ripped gaskets on walk-in cooler, reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability ___ Hot water is loosing temperature after fill up 2 compartments of the 3-comp sink. The establishment has 20-gallon tank water heater located above the restrooms. Provide minimum 50-gallon tank water heater to meet the hot water demand in the facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap ___ Noted drainpipes from the soda fountain station and ice machine above the soda fountain station is inside the hub drain. Also, the 3-comp sink is directly connected to the grease interceptor. Provide a back water valve between the sink and the new grease interceptor. Add a riser at the end of the pipe to provide air gap for the 3-comp sink. Provide minimum 1" air gap from the flood rim for all drainpipes. Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device ___backflow preventer of the soda carbonator had not been tested and water filter had not been replaced for over a year. Please service/ test and replace. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required ___ Noted new combi oven installed without proper backflow preventer for the water connection. Provide a reduced pressure zone assembly (RPZ) at the water connection of the oven. provide a drain cup for the vent port of the RPZ. Certify all testable backflow preventer and provide reports. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →