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2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37777

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 4, 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 history13 on record

2026

May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed HACCP log accuracy, and handsink availability.

Jan 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. It was determined that the detergent and sanitizer bottles had been swapped and were fixed at time. Service call was also placed and machine will not be used until it is serviced. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bag/chill variance approval letter.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked corn, diced tomatoes, cooked chilis, cooked sweet potato, and cooked green bell peppers with temperatures between 53-54*F in the left side cold holding unit on the line for pantry. Ambient air temperature taken with a min/max thermometer for the top part of the unit was 60*F. The food had been prepped and placed into the unit around 11 am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°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.

Jun 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed watermelon in the bar and cooling logs.

Mar 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Received photo of the mop sink AVB from GM Eric S. on 3/17/25 via email showing it has been fixed. The photo was attached in PC.

Mar 11, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the backflow device on the mop sink is in disrepair and missing the cover. This backflow device protects the clean water supply from contamination. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Please email the inspector a photo of the mop sink after it has been repaired by Friday, March 14th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed routine checks for plugged in cold holding units.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed black beans in hot holding on the cook line with an internal temp of 58*F. Time/temperature control for safety foods must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Placing the beans into the hot holding unit is not a proper method of reheating. PIC stated the beans had been placed into the unit 15 minutes prior and placed the beans onto the flat top to properly reheat to 165*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

Sep 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 29, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand sinks.Dog Patio permit approval set for Thursday August 15th.

Mar 12, 2024Routine3 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed pending dog friendly patio permit.Report emailed to PIC.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eric Stevens

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed white PVC piping near the mop sink in the bottom level prep area is leaking. Please repair and maintain to prevent pooling water and attraction of pests. The plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed build-up occurring in both soda nozzles in the bar area. Please wash, rinse, and sanitize the nozzles daily to prevent build-up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed one live baby roach in the bottom level prep area behind the water softener. PIC had a pest control service done for roaches on 2/28 & 3/5. Please increase deep cleaning in this area to prevent attraction of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #1325. Inspection report emailed at time of inspection. Reviewed consumer advisory requirements. Also provided AMC toolbox information. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 55,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eric Stevens

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed several TCS foods (shredded cheeses, cooked onion, Pico de Gallo) on top line of reach-in cooler at 46-48*F. Per logs and employees, items had been in cooler within safe time parameters and were placed in alternate cooler to bring down to 41*F. Reviewed proper temperature controls with manager and chef - ensure TCS foods are kept at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority8-103.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Observed bags of pinto and black beans in container in walk-in cooler at 46-48*F, that were cooked and cooled in ROP bags the previous night (bags labeled 11/4). Per HACCP plan, all ROP items must be properly cooked and cooled to 41*F within 6 hours. Logs for the beans were also not filled out to verify cook/cool times. Beans were discarded at time of inspection, and HACCP plan was reviewed with manager and employees at time of inspection. Ensure HACCP plan procedures are properly followed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Eric Stevens

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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 →