PlateScore

Rick Bronson's House of Comedy

A°

5350 E High St, Phoenix 85054

Food Establishment · Permit FD-37788

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.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 2, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 30, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 14, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 12, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 21, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about closing out this permit.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in door top arm latch in disrepair retro fitted with duct tape. Walk-in found not sealing properly due broken part. Please repair part to ensure a good seal by next routine. 2nd repeat violation

Show full county text

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice machine with a layer of pink and white organic matter on front lip. Inspector used alcohol wipe to display matter to PIC. Please clean by next routine.

Show full county text

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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cookline open top unit holding shredded cheese, sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes, pepperoni, and sour cream 47-50*f degrees. Per PIC establishment was last open Sunday night. Discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in door top arm latch in disrepair retro fitted with duct tape. Walk-in found not sealing properly due broken part. Please repair part to ensure a good seal by next routine.

Show full county text

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Nov 13, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 12, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Employee's drink stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler on top of public food. Item was removed and stored on bottom shelf in a designated area. Corrected at the time of inspection.

Show full county text

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Two knives stored in between reach in cooler and food prep table. Items were removed to be washed and sanitized. Corrected at the time od inspection.

Show full county text

3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Floor is dirty in some areas. Manager stated it is due to a leak from air conditioner in ceiling. Clean, sanitize and mop by next routine inspection.

Show full county text

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 14, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Knives are stored in between two reach0in cooler. Items were removed and washed in low temperature dishwasher.

Show full county text

3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Inside reach in coolers accumulated with food debris. Clean with soap and sanitizer as often as necessary.

Show full county text

4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Apr 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

correction of violation was received in 4/8/24 via email in file format.

Mar 30, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in award program and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Camargo

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Bar and wear washing area is accumulated with fruit flies. Call pest control company and provide at least tow to three invoices of treatments. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Inside reach in cooler accumulated with food debris and is stained. Wash and sanitize as often as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Floor and floor sinks are stained or accumulated with food debris. Wash and sanitize. Three compartment sink has a load of dirty floor mat. wash mats in mop sink and wash rinse and sanitize all the three compartment sink prior to using it for washing and sanitizing dishes and food contact surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 2, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Miccca Boyee

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Reach in cooler doors and shelves are accumulated with build up and food debris. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Nearby restaurants

Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.

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 →