Playa Chandler
A1949 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05141
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Feb 18, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is adding blue spirulina and protein powder to various menu offerings. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.
2025
Jul 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Emailed person in charge written guidance for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. 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. Repeat violation: 2nd
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Repeat Violation 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
Person in charge (PIC) stated juicer used for juicing kale, spinach, and other produce is washed, rinsed, and sanitized once a day. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC will begin washing, rinsing, and sanitizing every 4 hours when used for TCS foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.DIscussed usage of chemical test strips, storage of employee food items, and having written employee health and vomit/fecal policies and procedures.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was onsite. Also no is CFPM certifcation was observed onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation, along with certification. 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
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Employee observed drinking a drink without a lid and straw behind counter. All employee drink shall have a lid and straw. Employee properly but lid and straw on drink. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Employee washed hands properly and redonned gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Employee donned gloves after touching and touching reister without washing hands. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Fruit fly bait observed over 3 comp sink. All chemicals including baits shall not be stored in a way to possibly wares and utensils or the water used to clean wares and utensils. PIC moved baits to under the 3 comp sink. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
2024
Aug 19, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
inquired staff on duty regarding the certified food manager. spoke to shift manager via phone. manager will obtain a certified food manager.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 some dried food on the ice machine, as well as some biofilm on the inner panels of the ice machine. informed manager via phone. staff on duty. wiped down stain, and debris via a sanitized wiping cloth. corercted
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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. 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Jan 26, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved.(!) Finish installing the sneeze guard glass prior to opening(2) Have the chemical dispensers installed on the 3 comp and mop sink. Dispensers must have internal air gaps. 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. 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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection
Jan 18, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspectionConstruction is about 75% complete.Please continue construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Nov 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection.Construction is about 20% complete(1) Provide a floor sink for the blender rinse/prep sink(2) Provide a floor sink for the walk-in condensate if applicable.(3) A 50 gallon water heater will be installed.(4) Provide a separate water line at the mop sink Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 4, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 11.4.2023 This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***
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 →