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4955 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-36059

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following food items cold holding at internal temperature of 46-48 deg F Manager discarded, cooked sausage patties, Pico de Gallo, and sliced deli Turkey. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the bottom portion of a reach in cold unit holding temperature at 45.3 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items cold holding in bottom portion of unit was discarded or redirected to walk in. Currently there is no TCS food cold holding in unit. Manager will call for repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed disconnecting hose from the mop sink faucet when not in use.

Jun 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touch face with gloved hand/arm then proceed to prepare food items for the establishment. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.

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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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked onions with an internal temperature range of 75F-80F on a rack in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC and label on the container, the onions were cooked, placed a lid on the container, and have been cooling in the walk-in for over 4 hours. The cooked onions were embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling with the PIC. Foods must be cooled from 135F-70F in the first 2 hours and from 70F-41F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked onions with a discard date of 2/3/2025 located in the walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked onions in a deep plastic container with a tight fitted lid that had an internal temperature range of 65F-70F. Per PIC, the onions were cooling for less than 6 hours. Also observed portion and wrapped ham with an internal temperature of 50F. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to sheet pans to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Foods prepared from ingredients at room temperature must be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nicholas Ohara

2023

Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →