Zam Zam World Foods
A°30 W Galveston St, Chandler 85225
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38943
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Of note: Observed a moderately sized ice buildup on the backside of the walk in cooler fans. Per PIC, the condenser was repaired last week and the defrost cycle may have been changed. No cooling foods observed at the time of inspection. All foods observed holding at 41*F or below.
Apr 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an aerosol can of residential pesticide in the kitchen. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed RTE onion gravy in a large plastic bucket labeled as dishwashing detergent. Also observed plastic shopping bags in use for paneer, samosas and cooked meat in the freezer. Use of non-food grade bags and containers (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2025
Dec 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Establishment ran out of chlorine sanitizer this morning. No active warewashing occurring during inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge (PIC) purchased bleach from the store at time of inspection. Sanitizer concentration measured at 50ppm. 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.
Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC).
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed a container of raw chicken stored above a container of cooked goat. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no written procedure for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events present onsite at time of inspection. Provided person-in-charge (PIC) with written procedure at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw animal meat stored above pre-packaged spring rolls in facility walk-in. Person-in-charge (PIC) moved raw animal meat to the bottom shelf in the walk-in. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed two wet wiping cloths placed on top of prep table. Observed sanitizer bucket testing at 0-10ppm Chlorine. Person-in-charge (PIC) placed wiping cloths in the sanitizer bucket with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Sep 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed automatic dishwasher in use at 0 ppm. informed manager. manager serviced the equipment . sanitizer chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed wiping cloth left on the counters. manager was notified . sanitizer bucket solution at 0ppm. manager drained and refilled it. chlorine at 50ppm established
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
May 13, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Owner.****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, 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-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: B,Signer: Syed , Owner
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe Bulk salt observed being stored in a re-use detergent bucket. Owner transferred salt to a food graded bucket immediately upon inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Owner's email.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Syed Abbas, Ower
Jul 28, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 1st Repeated violation. Non-compliance violation may result in legal action taken against operating permit. Please maintain corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Owner's email.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Syed Abramh, Owner
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Inside walk in cooler, cooked rice, cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked spinach noted without date mark. Per owner, these items were made yesterday and he had now labeled the date on these items upon inspection. This is a first repeated violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →