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Culinary Dropout

5632 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26486

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 18, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2026 — 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

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine next to 3 compartment sink (used for glassware) measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Machine was primed at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 pp, for effective sanitizing of wares. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Large pans of au jus in walk-in cooler measured 52-57 degrees F at time of inspection. Items had been prepared nearly 6 hours prior and were reheated immediately. Please ensure food items are cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

Jun 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed safe food storage.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of chili date marked prepared on 6/9, items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they were prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

Feb 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash, and cooling methods.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

2 large covered containers of cooked soup measured 48-51 degrees F internally, items had been prepared the night before and had been cooling in walk-in cooler since then. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F within 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than 6 hours total. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed log accuracy and completeness.

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

Inspector's notes

Chemical warewashing machines in back used for glassware measured 0 ppm available chlorine during inspection. It was determined that the chemical bottle was empty and was replaced, lines were primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-501.17

Inspector's notes

Detergent bottle for chemical warewashing glassware machine in back area was completely empty, providing no detergent during cycle. Detergent bottle was replaced at time. Please ensure warewashing detergent is used during warewashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents. 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.

Jul 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash, and cold holding.

Mar 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintenance on establishment water pressure affecting warewashing machines, and when to wash. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Josh Butcher

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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... Meatloaf cooling in walk-in cooler measured 92-98 degrees F internally, cooling logs indicate that this was nearly 2 hours after reaching 135 degrees F. Meatloaf was reheated at time to attempt cooling in blast chiller instead. Please ensure all food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 24, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed requirements for dog friendly patio approval. Provided dog friendly patio regulation guidesheet. Please provide proof of remaining accommodations to inspector when ready for approval.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Matt Harris

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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... No hand towels available at handsink in dish pit, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →