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Stacy's @ Melrose

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4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05287

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup inside the soda nozzles. Informed person in charge (PIC) that non-TCS food contact surfaces should be sanitized every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

2025

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed debris accumulation inside of soda nozzles on soda guns. Please ensure soda nozzles are cleaned at a frequency to preclude such buildup. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Oct 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 3, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Brandon Slayton

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles of cleaning chemicals being stored near staircase behind bar, chemicals were identified and bottles were labeled at time. Please ensure all hazardous cleaning chemicals are clearly labeled at all times. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Observed multiple partially used cans of pesticide being stored in outside storage near outdoor bar. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°

New owner re-inspection conducted with owner, Christopher.Outdoor bar in operation. Ice, garnish tray will need to be covered while in operation. Granishes prepared inside.All items have been corrected. RP test reports provided.Emailed report to Christopher.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 24, 2023Routine2 coreA°

FD-23-05287. Class 2 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.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, Christopher and Brandon.Re-inspection is scheduled for November 28 @ 1pm.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 Christopher.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christopher

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained * Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly backflow device on water line into misting system. RP must have drain cup and can be plumbed to floor sink or mop sink. * Switch hand wash sink and dump sink in bar areas. Label both accordingly. Provide soap and paper towels at hand wash sink. Or provide a hand wash sink with 25 feet, visible, easily accessible to ice machine as discussed. * Provide partitions between all urinals in restroom. * Ensure that door from restroom to bar area is self closing with brackets or hinge. * Have RP for misting system and carbonated beverage system (located under 3 compartment sink) tested by a licensed backflow specialist. Provide report. :

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Repair floor in liquor storage room. Vinyl is torn is some locations with exposed ply wood. Repair with VCT, Vinyl, tile, etc. * Provide wipeable wall in liquor storage area. Currently it is exposed to 2x4s and foam. Install FRP or painted (semi or high gloss) drywall. * Clean under all bar equipment. * Paint underside of bar counter top with semi or high gloss paint. * Remove wood that is bracing 3 door under counter refrigerator. Replace with casters so that equipment is easy to move and clean behind. * Clean walls and ceiling or walk-in. :

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 →