The Charlen Cafe DBA Diner 50
A1002 S 19th Ave, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38467
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.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Provided education on hand washing when handling raw or ready to eat foods and discussed adequate Chlorine sanitizing concentration between 50ppm to 100ppm.
Apr 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed plumbing issues repaired at floor drain, no backup observed upon usage of hand sink. Observed employee adequately hand washing and changing gloves upon switching of tasks.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks in plumbing lines under main three compartment sink and under prep-sink. Ensure to repair leaks to prevent harborage of water and growing bacteria. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 23, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on 4/2/26 to verify corrections to items noted on this report. Discussed cleaning frequency of kitchen, clear separation for any equipment used with operations related to adjacent suit and ensure outdoor areas are cleaned and maintained.
Inspector's notes
Employee at time of inspection did not adequately wash hands upon changing gloves when switching from a cleaning task to cooking food. Discussed with employee hands shall be adequately wash hands upon changing gloves. Employee proceeded to use 3-compartment sink for hand washing instead of hand sink and did not wash hands for minimum 20seconds. Discussed to use designated hand sink and wash with soap and warm water (100*F) minimum 20 seconds. Reference violation #10 for interim hand washing sink. Informed employee to properly wash hands minimum 20 seconds at interim hand sink and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed plumbing backup issues at floor sink directly plumbed to primary hand sink in rear kitchen area. Discussed, hand sink shall be fully functional with adequate plumbing and discharge of waste water and fully stocked with soap and paper towels. Discussed in interim to use prep-sink as hand sink until necessary plumbing repairs are made to hand sink in rear kitchen area. Operator proceeded to stock prep-sink with soap and paper towels. A re-inspection will be conducted by 4/2/26 to verify hand sink backup issues are permanently repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sewage back up at floor sink located by rear door and hand sink. Hand sink was turned on at time of inspection and noticed to cause backup into floor sink. Reference hand sink violation #10. Hand sink will not be used until violation #10 is corrected and long-term solution is found. Observed leaks in plumbing lines under main three compartment sink and under prep-sink. Ensure to repair leaks to prevent harborage of water and growing bacteria. A re-inspection will conducted on 4/2/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Supervisor West discussed with operator, clear separation between exterior enclosure and neighboring suite.
Inspector's notes
Observed live roach coming of out clogged floor sink by rear hand sink of establishment and was removed by operator at time of inspection. Reviewed proper pest control procedures and reminded operator only licensed pest control may conduct pest control in establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed swage back up at floor sink located by rear door and hand sink. Hand sink and three compartment were turned on at time of inspection and noticed to cause backup into floor sink. Operator proceeded to fix drain issues and remove clog for swage to drain properly at time of inspection. Reviewed properly conveying and long-term plumbing repairs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
May 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure any labels for spray toxic chemicals are legible.Discussed detail cleaning of floor sinks in kitchen area.
Feb 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there must be one employee on every shift with CFPM.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Nov 14, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for hot water on 11-15-2024,
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there must be one employee on every shift with CFPM.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water available in establishment. Discussed with PIC that hot water availability and capacity is necessary during all hours of operation and at time of inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed and printed.Confirmed with person in charge (PIC) that operating hours on file are correct.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Adriana Styles
Apr 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived at establishment for attempted routine inspection. Establishment is locked with the lights off. No staff were observed on site. No signage was posted indicating a change in operating status or hours of business. Operator has not responded to phone and e-mail correspondence made on 4/12/24. Followed up with operator at provided e-mail address and phone number on file and did not receive response.
Apr 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived at establishment for routine inspection during operating hours posted on file and on web search. Establishment was locked and the lights were off. Contacted operator via e-mail and phone call using contact information on file regarding operating hours and did not receive a response. Will follow up at later date.
2023
Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Adriana Styles
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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 →