Tukee's Sports Grill
A4804 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29662
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. //// Discussed replacing cutting boards and replacing gaskets on middle reach in cooler on the cook line.
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris on the can opener and onion dicer that had been stored as cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed beef au just holding on the grill in a metal pan with an internal temperature measuring 125*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the beef au jus was prepared yesterday, cooled, and reheated this morning. Observed the pan stored on the grill adjacent to the flame. No temperatures had been recorded since reheated. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Reviewed reheating procedures for au jus with PIC. Ensure food prepared onsite are reheated to 165*F for 15 seconds before hot holding at 135*F above. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 10+ buckets and boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple drain lines throughout the establishment held below the flood rim of the floor sink. A 1" air gap above the floor rim is required. Also observed a flexible hose line in use at the floor sink with the ice machine. Discussed changing the drain line to a rigid drain line such as PVC or metal. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 2, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has sent over photo of test strips for verification. All violations due for correction have been corrected.
May 20, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food manager requirements with manager. Discussed cleaning procedures for dicers. Re-inspection for chlorine test strips will be scheduled for 5/30/2025.If you would like to have a training visit, please reach out to inspector.
Inspector's notes
This is the 2nd repeat Priority violation. Observed an employee scraping and spraying off dirty dishes. Once finished, the employee went directly to handling clean dishes without washing their hands first. When going from dirty dishes to clean dishes, employees must wash their hands in between.
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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler observed a pan of raw beef stored directly on top of a box of ready to eat chipotle salsa. Also in the walk in cooler, observed 4 boxes of raw bacon and a pan of chopped raw beef stored on and above boxes of ready to eat queso sauce. Manager moved items to proper storage at time of inspection.
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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the large reach in cooler on the cook line by the fryers, observed a pan of fried chicken tenders with the date mark of 5/12. Per manager, the chicken was cooked on 5/12 and was not frozen after being prepped. Because the chicken was past 7 days, it was embargoed.
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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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, establishment did not have any testing strips for their chlorine sanitizer in the dishwashing machine. Sanitizing test strips are required to be kept available for each sanitizer at all times. Please have sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping all supplements and over-the-counter medicines in one place. Items must be stored away from food and food contact surfaces. Discussed the possibility of a non-continuous cooking process for the carne asada. A handout was emailed with this inspection. Reviewed employee illness policies and cleanup procedures for vomit and fecal accidents and emailed information with this report.
Inspector's notes
Cook was observed wiping his nose with the back of his gloved hand and then handling food without changing his gloves and washing his hands. Employee at the dishwasher was observed handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands between.
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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Food contact surfaces of the meat grinder and large slicer had an accumulation of dried food. Equipment was not used today, per person in charge.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Chemical spray bottles were observed being stored above a clean pan and with gramcrack crumbs.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
**Talked to staff about back waitress area by back door.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of green/blue organic matter on scoop in use for salsa. Manager removed the container. Ensure that equipment is clean to sight and touch and soiled food scoop is replaced often enough to prevent organic matter build up. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Apr 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall 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.Confirmed email with manager.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,Signer: Savannah Coats
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. ---Observed container of raw chicken stored above raw ground beef on a shelf in the walkin. Employees moved the containers. Ensure that raw chicken is stored below other raw meats. Talked to staff about the shelving and showed handout posted on the fridge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---Observed thawing raw beef in a sink basin with no running water, and not covered. Talked to staff about thawing methods. Staff put the foods in the fridge. Ensure that thawing foods are moving from freezer to fridge, or covered under running cold water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine1 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.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #7 , 3-301.11 which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about shut offs at sinks, fridge/hot holding doors, and sent application for remodel.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: 0,Signer: Melissa Lovato
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. ---Observed employee touching ready to eat onions for adding to a sandwich with bare hands. Talked to manager about bare hand policy. Sandwich was removed. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Jul 27, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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.**Talked to manager about cleanability of different surfaces, and of recent remodel in the back. Sent manager the minor remodel paperwork for the new space they took over next door.Award: B,Signer: Melissa L.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. ---Observed employee touching bare hands to ready to eat citrus while preparing drinks. Talked to manager. Manager informed employee about bare hand contact policy. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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