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1509 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85034

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-29590

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

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed with PIC that ice used as an ingredient (for consumption) is not approved to be used as an exterior coolant.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the second from the right external wall air conditioning unit leaking water through the wall and down into the walk-in above cans of beverages. Instructed PIC to move the beverage cans that are being splashed by the water and do not move them back until the problem has been fixed. PIC instructed staff to move the cans; cans were moved at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. This includes soda nozzles, tea dispenser nozzles, tongs, rollers, and trays used in food preparation. Reviewed with PIC and employees how to set up a three-compartment sink and use the test strips to ensure that the sanitizer is at an approved concentration. Discussed the importance of sanitizing dishes properly.

2025

Jul 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using the other half of the walk in cooler to store perishable foods due to being on a different compressor and able to hold an ambient temperature of at least 41*F.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler near the entrance, observed cows milk (regular, chocolate, strawberry, protein drinks), hotdogs, tornados (beef), creamer (dairy), burritos (bean), packaged boiled eggs, and packaged sandwiches having internal temperatures of 51-55*F. Portion of the walk in cooler near the entrance had an ambient temperature of 51*F. Person in charge states these foods had been in the unit since the night before. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed procedures for approved source with food items.

Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Leslie Hupey

2023

Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and handed to person in charge.Award: A,Signer: Christine Espinoza

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 →