The Greedy Hamster
B°4750 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04925
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 21, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed smoothie mix containing dairy in reach-in cooler at 45 °F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
2025
Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Larry Macias
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination... Observed carton of raw eggs being stored on shelf above berries and sauces in reach in cooler. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 6, 2023Routine1 coreA°
New owner re-inspection conducted with owner, Larry M.Label New prep sink and hand wash sink.Emailed report to Larry M.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained. * Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for espresso machine. * Provide a rigid drain line to floor sink from beer tap cooler. * Ensure prep sink is drained to floor sink with 1 inch air gap above finished floor with rigid drain lines. * Remove splitter from mop sink. :
Oct 16, 2023Routine2 coreA°
FD-23-04925. Class 3 E&D. 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Dog friendly patio approved.Re-inspection scheduled for November 6 @ 11am.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.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Larry M.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Larry M.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Larry M.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained. * Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for espresso machine. * Provide a rigid drain line to floor sink from beer tap cooler. * Owner would like to relocate 3 compartment sink and food prep sink. Relocation is ok as long as ware washing is not disturbed during time for relocation. Both 3 comp and prep sink need to have 1 inch air gap above finished floor with rigid drain lines. * Remove splitter from mop sink. :
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Provide a u-shaped toilet seat in restroom. * Install under counter lighting as discussed. * Repair air curtains at unprotected outer openings. :
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 →