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4002 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-38486

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 31, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking for prepackaged RTE foods, handwash sink requirements, proper sanitization of food contact surfaces, and chip labels being in English.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed soda machine nozzles to have brown accumulation on the inside. Person in charge (PIC) stated soda nozzles are cleaned twice a week with degreaser and dish soap. Soda machine nozzles shall be cleaned a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed proper cleaning and sanitizing for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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.

2025

Oct 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency of soda machine nozzles with person in charge as well as date marking of RTE/TCS foods. Provided date marking handout and sticker.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment to have fresh scented bleach used as sanitizer. Explained to staff that scented chemicals are not approved for food contact surfaces. Chemical sanitizers and antimicrobials for food contact surfaces shall meet requirements in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Person in charge obtained unscented bleach. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about cleaning frequency of pickle tongs.

2024

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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,Signer: Gusmeet Singh

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed aisles closes to front door with packaged non TCS foods (candy bars, snack foods) and nonfood items with dust on outside packaging. Packaging was not compromised. Discussed with person in charge to try to keep front doors closed to reduce dust coming into establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 29, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 26,Signer: Larry Lucero

#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 time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) beverages in standing retail beverage cold holding unit with an internal temperature of 46.3 *F. Beverages included 4 Naked green machine, 2 Naked blue machine, 10 Tropicana "no pulp" orange juice, 7 Tropicana "some pulp" orange juice, 10 Tropicana apple juice, 12 Tropicana pineapple mango juice, and 9 Tropicana cranberry cocktail juice. TCS foods must be held at temperatures below 41*F or above 135*F. Person in charge labeled items and moved to back to return to vendor and will sell incoming product in other cold retail area of store. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →