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The Local Sports Grill

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5940 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment · Permit FD-24-02579

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

85
Good

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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10006020242025Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 33 (4 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 63 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 27, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Close out - New Ownership

2025

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air curtain requirements with staff. The air curtain MUST be turned on and directed outward whenever the bar window is open to effectively prevent pest entry. Discussed date mark requirements with manager.

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buckets of portioned raw chicken wings and a baking sheet of raw hamburger patties on a shelf above syrups, lemon juice, packaged hot dogs, and packaged corned beef. No direct contamination was observed. Alerted staff who moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must always be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature to prevent cross-contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross-contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed bar dishwasher with 0 PPM of chlorine after 2 wash cycles. Staff mentioned both dishwashers and the auto sanitizer dispenser were serviced yesterday. Stating most of the internal machinery was replaced on the bar dishwasher. Staff to use the main dishwasher to sanitize dishes until the bar-side dishwasher can sanitize effectively. Staff reached out to their third-party servicer at time of inspection and they are projected to arrive today to finish working on the bar-dishwasher. Chemical dishwashers are to dispense 50-100 PPM of Chlorine tested off of the dishes being sanitized. Discussed best practices around testing and provided guidance. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed two wiping buckets in the back kitchen with 0 PPM of quat. Staff stated the wiping buckets had not been dumped out the night prior. All wiping buckets are to be changed every 4 hours or before if the quat sanitizer concentration drops below 150 PPM. Staff added this task to closing shift responsibilities. Retrained staff on sanitizer concentrations and wiping bucket procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Oct 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed eating and drinking policies and various cleaning frequencies with staff.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink nearest the cook line and no paper towels at the bar-side handwashing sink. Alerted staff who restocked paper towels at both sinks during the inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to be ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed bar dishwasher with 0 PPM of chlorine after 3 wash cycles. Staff mentioned this dishwasher was serviced last week due to a leak. Staff to use the main dishwasher to sanitize dishes until the bar-side dishwasher can sanitize effectively. A work order on the bar dishwasher was put in, at time of inspection. Chemical dishwashers are to dispense 50-100 PPM of Chlorine tested off of the dishes being sanitized. Discussed best practices around testing and provided guidance. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed open containers of frozen fried foods in the deep freezer. The top of the deep freezer had frozen drips and the containers of fried foods looked to be collecting ice falling from the top of the freezer. Alerted staff and asked them to cover the containers. Staff confirmed all foods potentially affected would be deep fried. Staff covered containers at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of protecting foods from sources of contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

OC Re-Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with employees on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Eddy R. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Det B.

Apr 30, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°

OC Re-Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with employees on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Eddy R. at the time of this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.Re-inspection is scheduled for 05/09/2024.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, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. 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 nonrefundable.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.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Det B.

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

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination; 1. Provide a cover for the large ice bins in the bar that currently does not have one. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law; 1. The mop sink faucet is in disrepair. The hot water valve is very difficult to turn on and the cap for the atmospheric vacuum breaker is from another plumbing fixture. Repair the mop sink faucet to be fully functional and ensure that the atmospheric vacuum breaker is installed and fully functional. 2. Remove the dump bucket with the flex drain pipe from the bar area. 3. The drain pipes for the main ice machine in the old wait station area extend far down into the floor sink beneath the machine. Provide minimum 1 in. air-gaps for between the ice machine drain pipes and the flood rim of the floor sink. Provide minimum 1 in. air-gaps between all drain pipes and the flood rims of the floor sinks that they drain into. Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device; 1. The RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the soda fountain carbonators must be tested and certified. 2. The RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the patio mister system must be tested and certified. Provide test certifications for each of these devices. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage; 1. The drain pipe for the hand sink in the ice machine area is leaking. Repair all leaks in this drain pipe. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability; 1. Clean and repair the damaged and deteriorated walls around the mop sink basin. 2. Provide vinyl cove base at the new floor/wall junctures in pizza oven area where there currently is no cove base installed. 3. Repair the damaged floors in the kitchen to be waterproof, and smooth enough to be easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Apr 16, 2024Routine4 priority1 foundation2 coreD°

OC Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with employees on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Eddy R. at the time of this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.Re-inspection is scheduled for 04/30/2024.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, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. 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 nonrefundable.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Det B.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected: 1. The air-curtains in the bar area do not turn on when the roller door is opened. Repair the microswitches so that the air-curtains activate when the window is opened. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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. 1. The food prep area in the front cooking area is behind a wall and countertop that is being remodeled and that is exposed to customers in the restaurant. Prove a sneeze guard along the remodeled countertop in front of all exposed food prep areas. The sneeze guard must be at least 60 in. high from the customer side floor. Also the wall on the inside prep area must be finished to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. There can be no bare wood exposed, including the underside of the countertop and the space between the countertop and the supporting wall underneath must be covered and sealed. Provide a cove base finish at the floor wall junctures behind all the prep equipment in this area. 2. Provide covers for the ice bins in the bar. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required: 1. There is no backflow prevention device installed for the patio mister system. Provide a certified, drinking water safe, RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the patio mister system. Provide the test certification for this device after installation. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law; 1. The mop sink faucet is in disrepair. The hot water valve is very difficult to turn on and the cap for the atmospheric vacuum breaker is from another plumbing fixture. Repair the mop sink faucet to be fully functional and ensure that the atmospheric vacuum breaker is installed and fully functional. 2. There is a drain board next to the dishwasher in the bar with a drain pipe that empties onto the shelf below the drain board. Provide a drain pipe that empties to the nearby floor sink with a minimum 1 in. air-gap for this drain board. This waste drain pipe must not connect to any other drain pipes before emptying into the floor sink. 3. The ice bin in the bar adjacent to the dishwasher is being held up with a bare block of wood. Provide a proper metal support for this ice bin that is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. 4. The drain pipes for the main ice machine in the kitchen extend far down into the floor sink beneath the machine. Provide minimum 1 in. air-gaps for between the ice machine drain pipes and the flood rim of the floor sink. Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device; 1. The RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the soda fountain carbonators must be tested and certified. There is also a water leak onto the floor from one of the connections to this device. Repair the water leak. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage; 1. The floor sink beneath the food prep sink overflows onto the kitchen floor. Clear the drainage system so that no floor sinks overflow. 2. The drain valves for the three compartment sink are broken and they leak onto the floor when used. Repair all leaks in the three compartment sink drain pipes. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability; 1. Clean and repair the damaged and deteriorated walls around the mop sink basin. 2. Repair the damaged floors in the kitchen to be waterproof, and smooth enough to be easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions; 1. There is a buildup of grease and debris on the cooking hoods, on the cooking equipment beneath the hoods and on the floor behind the equipment . Clean the grease and debris from these items. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →