Pete's Fish & Chips
A+Cutting Edge2628 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26598
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Discussed Time as a public health control policy with PIC.
2025
Sep 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, manager provided photos via email of food manager certification, ambient air thermometers, and chlorine test strips. Violations #2, 36, and 48 have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 priority3 foundation2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was lack of available ambient thermometers, knowledge of cold holding temperatures, and completion of temperature logs, which resulted in the violation.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hair restraints, pest control/monitoring
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Person in charge unable to correctly answer questions regarding cold holding, sanitation strength, and food borne illnesses. Reviewed procedures and provided the following guidance documents: cold holding temperatures, warewashing, food borne illnesses 2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in chagre to inform management to schedule exam soon. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Burritos and corndogs in far-right compartment of 3-door reach in refrigerator near back entrance with an internal temperature of 48*F. Person in charge stated foods were frozen and thawed overnight in unit and were still semi frozen within 5 hours of inspection. Person in charge placed foods in walk-in freezer to cool to 41*F within 1 hour. 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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No ambient air thermometer observed in refrigreration units. Person in charge to order and provide photos via email prior to re-inspection in 9/22/2025 4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Far-right compartment of 3-door reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 52*F. Person in charge stated unit was serviced last week and will call for reservice. No foods temperature-controlled foods to be held in unit until a temperature of 41*F or below can be maintained. All TCS food intended for unit will be stored in neighboring units at 41*F or below. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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No test strips available at time of inspection. Person in charge to speak with management to order and provide photos via email prior to re-inspection on 9/22/2025. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: prep sink, hair nets
2024
Sep 13, 2024Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed 3-compartment sink set-up with the PIC.
Inspector's notes
An employee was observed coming out of the restroom and proceeded to the cook/assembly area and began donning gloves. The PIC was immediately notified of the issue and had employee remove gloves and wash hands. Per Food Code, food employees must wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of the hands this includes handling raw meats, touching bare human body parts (except arms), coughing or sneezing, using the toilet, and handling dirty equipment or utensils. . A when to wash hands handout was given to the person in charge as well as a sticker on how to wash hands.
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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.
Feb 26, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Building maintenanceNo County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Kathleen Breell
2023
Oct 13, 2023RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted during inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: test stripsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Miner Bee
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