PlateScore

Joe's Diner

A+Cutting Edge

4515 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013-2906

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32546

Score based on 10 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 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 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 history10 on record

2026

May 22, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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.**No violations at time of inspection.

Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.Discussed date marking, and handwashing procedure.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer buckets on prep line measured well above 200 ppm available chlorine at time of inspection. Solutions were remade at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Jun 27, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

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.

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

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer bucket behind front bar, and below baking area measured 0 ppm available chlorine during inspection. Buckets were re-made at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm and wiping cloths are stored submerged in approved sanitizers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date mark accuracy, and bare hand contact.

2024

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA+

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

Jul 15, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date mark accuracy.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 open cups for employee beverages being stored on dry storage racks during inspection. Please ensure employee beverages are covered with a lid and a straw when being stored in prep or food storage areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of portioned and stacked hash in plastic bags being stored in walk-in cooler, items measured 75 degrees F. Person in charge said they were portioned within the last 20 minutes. Items were laid on a sheet pan to cool at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers (items in bags should be single layer on a sheet pan) to ensure maximum heat transfer until they reach 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Mar 26, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bare hand contact. 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Joe Seriale

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

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation... Sanitizer bucket under prep table measured 0 ppm available chlorine during inspection, solution was re-made at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm, and wiping cloths are stored in approved sanitizer between uses. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 26, 2023Routine1 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.Discussed date mark accuracy.Report emailed. Conducted with RS# 874On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Joe Seriale

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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... Observed employee pre-washing dishes before loading them into mechanical warewashing machine before unloading clean wares without washing hands prior. Instructed employee to wash hands before handling clean food contact surfaces. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated and before handling clean wares or equipment. Root cause of violation due to training and verification. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco... Observed 2 open employee beverages being stored on dry storage rack during inspection. Please ensure employee beverages are covered with a lid and a straw. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dish machine maintenance, and consumer advisory. Report emailed. 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joe Seraile

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 →