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Pocha 54 Korean Tapas

5415 E High St, Phoenix 85054

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-03608

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Jul 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 6, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2025

Dec 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 6, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

The low-temperature dishwasher in the bar does not dispense any sanitizer after several attempts. Repair the dishwasher to be able to dispense 50-100 PPM. Use the three-compartment sink or dishwasher in the kitchen until repair is completed.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Low temp dish washer does not dispense any chlorine sanitizer after several attempts tested with chlorine sanitizer test strip indicates 0 PPM and no color change. Repair.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

No test strip is available for measuring chlorine sanitizer of low temp dish washer. Provide test strip by next 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.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Kevin Poch

2023

Aug 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Verified Previous advisory of plan review in compliance:1) Detail clean above/around cookline. Maintain this area clean. If establishment cannot demonstrate that it can maintain indoor air quality with current equipment, either a hood or change of menu may be required in the future. Ceiling tiles have been replaced, but ceiling grid and walls still need to be cleaned.2) Replace missing leg to ice bin (currently held up by coasters).3) Complete requirements for Other Effective Means of Barrier Protection. This includes adding fly lights in kitchen and bar areas, fly bait stations or residual treatment on both patios, rodent bait stations on both patios, and creating a daily log for employees to check for evidence of pests. A procedure for training employees and closing windows in the event of inclement weather including dust storms are also required. Rodent bait stations have been added, but fly outdoor fly bait stations or residual treatment is still required. Garage Windows are not approved for use until these requirements are met.Award: A,Signer: Hyunjun Park

Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°

OC Re-inspection. Walked with Noah.Correct the following items prior to your next routine inspection:1) Detail clean above/around cookline. Maintain this area clean. If establishment cannot demonstrate that it can maintain indoor air quality with current equipment, either a hood or change of menu may be required in the future. Ceiling tiles have been replaced, but ceiling grid and walls still need to be cleaned.2) Replace missing leg to ice bin (currently held up by coasters).3) Complete requirements for Other Effective Means of Barrier Protection. This includes adding fly lights in kitchen and bar areas, fly bait stations or residual treatment on both patios, rodent bait stations on both patios, and creating a daily log for employees to check for evidence of pests. A procedure for training employees and closing windows in the event of inclement weather including dust storms are also required. Rodent bait stations have been added, but fly outdoor fly bait stations or residual treatment is still required. Garage Windows are not approved for use until these requirements are met.4) Replace missing ceiling tile above prep sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Noah

Jul 21, 2023Routine1 coreA°

OC Inspection. Walked with owners. E&D Class 4 10+ seating.Correct the noted items within 14 days.Discussed sanitizer at dish machines and approved use of cooking equipment.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. 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.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: JWK

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter 1) Remove lines from previous equipment (going through ceiling between prep line and ware washing areas). 2) Detail clean above cookline. Maintain this area clean. If establishment cannot demonstrate that it can maintain indoor air quality with current equipment, either a hood or change of menu may be required in the future. 3) Replace missing leg to ice bin (currently held up by coasters). 4) Provide sliding lids for all ice bins. 5) Replace clean out covers where missing. 6) Seal all small holes in walls with caulk or silicone. 7) Complete requirements for Other Effective Means of Barrier Protection. This includes adding fly lights in kitchen and bar areas, fly bait stations on both patios, rodent bait stations on both patios, and creating a daily log for employees to check for evidence of pests. A procedure for training employees and closing windows in the event of inclement weather including dust storms are also required. 8) Seal all gaps, cracks, and penetrations, including small holes in walls, sealing around urinal. 9) Discontinue using milk crates for shelving/storage. 10) Replace missing ceiling tile above prep sink. 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 →