Henhouse Cafe
B°3244 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34139
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed foods (diced tomatoes, cheese, diced ham, crumbed, cooked sausage) with internal temperatures of 43*F to 47*F in the reach-in across from the cook station. Person in charge (PIC) stated the reach-in lid had been left up during the rush. Also observed raw shell eggs and pooled eggs in an ice bath near cook station. Internal temperatures of eggs were between 46*F and 50*F. Discussed proper food temperatures. All foods were removed and placed in an alternate unit. New food was brought out for use. 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 relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F 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.
Inspector's notes
Potatoes in the walk-in stored in crates directly on the floor. Person in charge (PIC) used an empty crate to lift the potatoes up. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 5 bags of cooked potatoes in the walk-in refrigerator with internal temperature measured between 48*F to 49*F. Manager stated the cooked potatoes were received about 1.5 hours prior to the inspection and did not measure the temperature before placed into the walk-in refrigerator. Educated the manager all food must be checked to follow the food code before received. The cooked potatoes were embargoed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.11 (A) (C) (D) - Priority: Temperature; Receiving. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed meat slicer stored as clean with meat debris accumulated on the back of the blade. Educated manager and employee how to clean the meat slicer using ware wash machine. Employee put the meat slicer in ware wash station for cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2025
Oct 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. Discussed ensuring date marks from commissary kitchen are accurate.
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
2024
Nov 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about getting permit information for remodels such as gift shop and dining area expansion, espresso bar, new flat top stove and hood, new water heaters. Inspection report was e-mailed.
Mar 5, 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.Discussed implementing time as control for breakfast meats. Guidance document provided in email.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Rhea Damron
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 chorizo stored above green chiles and cornbread in small refrigerator in kitchen. All raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination. Chorizo was moved below ready-to-eat items at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rhea Damron
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →