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Abacus Inn

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20329 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-01592

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

90
Good

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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100060202420252026Mar 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 5, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 13, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris and grease accumulated on the floor in the kitchen, please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager could not provide food protection manager certificate 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.

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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

Mar 2, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shrimps stored above fried chicken and raw bean sprout in the walk-in cooler, also observed raw pooled egg stored above raw noodle and cooked pork in the prep cooler.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Manager moved the raw pool egg and raw shrimps to the bottom shelves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed fried chicken, cooked pork, cooked eggrolls and cooked noodles stored in the walk-in cooler with internal temperatures between 46*F to 47*F at time of inspection. Ambient temperature of walk-in was measured at 55*F at time of inspection. Manager stated the door of walk-in cooler was opened for too long time about 30 minutes prior to inspection. All food items above were out of temperature less than 30 minutes. The ambient temperature of walk-in dropped to 41*F after 40 minutes manager closing the door and all food items above were measured at 41*F 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Please monitor the temperature of walk-in frequently to keep the ambient temperature below 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Ventilation hood had an accumulation of grease and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts in ventilation hood should be cleaned frequently so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, grease and other materials. Please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

2025

Aug 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed manager and employees moved raw meat but all going back to work without washing hands. Educated manager and employees when to wash. Manager and employees washed hands properly at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink in the kitchen. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Manager restocked paper towel at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

May 28, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

May 14, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed a live cockroach under the fryer and multiple dead cockroaches throughout the facility. Reviewed pest control activity records, which showed they had a recent treatment on 5/1/2025, 5/8/2025, and 5/13/2025. Alerted the manager who plans to further deep clean and have their pest control company come out and re-treat the restaurant. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate the current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to reinspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed grease and food debris build-up under equipment on the cook line. Also observed small amounts of pooling water and grease under the ice machine. Discussed the importance of keeping the facility clean to help further reduce the pest population. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 5, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed common-use labels, handled scoops, and the importance of keeping the back door fully shut when not in ACTIVE use.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed opened half and half and refrigerated after-opening mayo, which had been opened two days prior without date marks. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date-marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple live and dead cockroaches. Reviewed pest control activity records which showed they had a recent treatment on 5/1/2025. Alerted manager who plans to deep clean and have their pest control company come out and re-treat the restaurant. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate the current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. An email from the pest control company certifying "no pest activity" present can be accepted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to reinspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy amounts of grease and food debris build up under equipment throughout the facility. Also observed small amounts of pooling water and grease under the ice machine. Discussed the importance of keeping the facility clean to help further reduce the pest population. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking practices.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a mesh bag of raw unpeeled onions on the floor of the dry storage area. Alerted the manager who moved the onions up on top of a plastic tub (higher than 6 inches off the ground), at time of inspection. Manager stated the onions would be cleaned peeled and cooked before consumption. Food must be stored 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination and to reduce the risk of attracting pests. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

2024

Sep 11, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Correction of the priority foundation item(s) found during the inspection conducted on 09/04/2024 was verified by the inspector on 09/11/2024 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.

Sep 4, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed egg drop soup (108°F) hot holding below 135°F. The person in charge (PIC) stated the egg drop soup had been placed in the hot holding unit, only one hour prior, after being reheated on the stove. It was determined the hot holding unit was not turned up to the correct heat setting before the soup was placed inside. The PIC voluntarily discarded the soup at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of routinely checking hot holding temperatures with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed wantons (64°F), cooked chicken (63-65°F), pot stickers (65°F) and vegetable patties (63°F) cold holding below 41°F in the small prep table on the cook line. The prep table measured 63.1 with the min/max thermometer. All Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods which had been in the unit for more than 4 hours were discarded. TCS foods in the prep table for less than 4 hours were moved to alternative refrigeration units. TCS foods will not be stored in the warm prep table until the prep line cooling unit can maintain temperatures below 41°F. Discussed cold holding requirements with PIC. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

The small prep table on the cook line measured 63.1°F with the min/max thermometer at time of inspection. Thermometers were calibrated with staff. All TCS foods which had been in the unit for more than 4 hours were discarded. TCS foods in the unit for less than 4 hours were moved to alternative refrigeration. Discussed the importance of routinely checking to ensure units are cold holding properly. The manager called a technician to service the prep table at time of inspection. A reinspection will occur in 10 days. A picture of the maintenance receipt along with a notation that the equipment was fixed can be sent electronically via email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

E&D, class 4 10+OC re-inspection was conducted with the owner, Jia Jia Xiang. All items noted in the last report had been addressed.Please address the following items prior to the next routine inspection:1. Check the walk-in freezer door to ensure door can be closed properly, or thermal strip at the freezer door is in working properly. Noted ice forming at the door’s handle area of the walk-in freezer.Report is auto-mailed to owner.No County legal action will result from this inspection.:

Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

E&D, class 4 10+OC inspection was conducted with the owner, JiaJia Xiang. The establishment is open and operating.Owner is a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please ensure the person in charge must be a CFPM and available at the site during all operational hours. Food service employees must have food handler certifications. Maintain all managers and food handlers’ certification on site for inspection purpose.Permit is approved.Please address the following items prior to the re-inspection on 4/5/24:1. Provide a hand sink in the servers’ area. Sink must have hot and cold water and side splashguards.2. Provide cold water for the food prep sink. This sink only has hot water.3. Provide recirculation pump to maintain hot water in the line. Hot water must be available at point of service within 45 seconds. Hot water took over 2 minutes to be at the food prep sink and dishwasher.4. Repair/ replace the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. It is leaking at the time of inspection.5. Rodent seal all exterior pipe penetrations and wrap the opening of drainpipes that come from inside the facility with 16 gauze wire mesh.6. Repair/replace the drywall behind the stainless-steel wall on the side of the hood. It shows sign of water damaged.7. Detail clean all inside/ outside of equipment and walk-in unit.8. Have the hood baffles clean.9. Repaint the restrooms’ ceiling with light color. Black color ceiling is not acceptable.10. Replace the acoustic ceiling tiles in the servers’ area with washable ceiling tiles.11. Provide cleanout covers where missing.12. Reseal all gaps in the hood and at hood and walls junctures.13. Caulk and seal all gaps, cracks, and penetrations throughout the facility. This includes inside the walk-in unit.14. Detail clean the facility from ceiling, walls, floor and inside/ outside of all equipment. There is accumulation of grease /food built up.15. Please ensure catch trays under wok station must be removed and clean every day to prevent accumulation.16. Certify the RP backflow preventer of the soda carbonator and provide report. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Auto emailed the report to the owner.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.Contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Signer: JiaJia Xiang

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 →