The Starving Artist
B°2144 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00101
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Inspection history4 on record
2026
Apr 17, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed getting new quaternary ammonium and chlorine test strips.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. 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 dishwasher in kitchen as well as dishwasher in bar area testing 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. PIC fixed both dish machines so that they tested the appropriate amount of sanitizer. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese as well as garlic sauce containing buttermilk, sausage, and sliced ham in prep cooler drawers with an internal temperature of 48°F, 60°F, and 46°F respectively. Left min/max thermometer in drawer of prep cooler for around ten minutes and lowest temperature recorded was 50.3°F. Placed min/max thermometer in another drawer and the minimum temperature recorded was 45.5°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. Sausage, garlic sauce, and sliced ham were date marked 4/15 and were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Shredded cheeses had been placed in drawers two hours prior to inspection and were placed in walk-in to rapidly cool. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pizzas on time as a control without documentation. PIC stated pizzas are thrown away after four hours. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives being stored in between two prep coolers. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jan 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed date-marking and storage of unnecessary equipment with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed several employee water bottles stored on a shelf over an active food prep area. Please ensure dedicated areas are provided for employee beverages and personal items. Person in charge (PIC) moved items to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
2024
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Permit - Class 3 Eating and Drinking, 10+ SeatingPermit is approved. This establishment is not yet open and operating. Owner stated the establishment plans to open on 7 Feb 2024. Kitchen was not prepping foods at time of inspection.OC Inspection conducted with Owner and Project Manager.Emailed report to Bethany JagielkoThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are non-refundable. NOTICE: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 No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bethany Jagielko
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed new hot water heater stored directly on floor. Advised person in charge (PIC) to store hot water at least 6 inches above floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →