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Dodey's Bar

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7051 N 7th St, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-40021

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 31, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 31, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 29, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ice machine lid repaired with foam and duct tape. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment using chlorine sanitizer for food-contact surfaces with no chlorine test strips on site. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food-contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Friday, 7/27/2026.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of garbage and unused equipment in storage areas. Must clean storage rooms prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Feb 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Body fluid cleanup handout provided with inspection report.

2025

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 21, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed oranic matter inside the nozzle of the soda gun behind the bar. The person in charge removed the nozzle for cleaning and sanitizing at the time of inspection. Discussed surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not TCS food shall be cleaned: at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing tile, cracked and exposed concrete floor behind the bar under and around the three compartment sink and floor drain. Discussed materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Feb 14, 2024Routine2 coreA°

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 delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Desha Scott

#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 accumulation of organic matter and build up of food residues inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar. Discussed cleaning frequency, at any time when contamination may have occurred and at least every 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer solution with greater than 200ppm chlorine by the three compartment sink. The person in charge discarded the solution and made new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm at the time of inspection. Discussed testing sanitizer solution with sanitizer test strips to ensure proper sanitizer concentrations. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 10, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email.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,Signer: Shelby Kruger

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed an empty liquor bottle inside the hand wash sink by the bar. The person in charge removed the liquor bottle from the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge hand wash sink is not to be used for other purposes other than handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed spray bottles with no labels that contained clear and colored liquids stored under the three compartment sink at the bar. The person in charge stated the bottle contained chemical cleaners. Discussed with the person in charge working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed a spay bottle of Raid Pesticide on the dry storage rack nest to other dry goods. The person in charge disposed of the pesticide can at the time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge restricted presence and the use of only certified pest control services. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed a bucket with less than 10ppm chlorine sanitizer solution at the bar. The person in charge disposed of the sanitizer solution and made a new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →