Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
A°1980 W Germann Rd, Chandler 85286
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-41758
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Aug 3, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 5+ employee drinks stored above food prep areas on the cook line and back prep line. Also observed employee items stored above bulk food containers. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed 5 knives stored between the prep cooler and prep table on the cook line. Also observed two portion cups used as scoops for cheese without the benefit of a handle. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Mar 27, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooling past measuring 45-58*F, internally in a large tightly covered metal pan. Per PIC, the pasta was cooked and cooled in a ice bath before placing in the walk in approximately 4 hours prior. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Advised PIC to record temperatures in multiple areas to ensure even cooling has been achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed in-use tongs stored in water measuring 92*F in a pan next to the grill. Also observed a knife stored between the prep cooler and prep table in the middle of the line. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Jul 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Jan 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC cleaning frequency for soda guns at the bar.
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine2 priorityC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee touch raw hamburger meat and replace gloves with clean ones without washing hands in between. Spoke with employee and had employee properly wash hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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 dishwasher located in bar test between 10-25 ppm Chlorine. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area in kitchen to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Informed PIC that bar dishwasher cannot be used until sanitizer levels are between 50-100ppm Chlorine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
PIC stated that dogs are allowed on the patio. No dogs were observed at time of inspection. Establishment does not have an approved Dog Friendly Patio permit with department. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Sep 26, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke with person in charge regarding dog friendly patio requirements. Emailed person in charge guidance on dog friendly patio requirements. Spoke with person in charge regarding cleaning procedures for large cutting boards on cold top. Advised if TCS foods are coming in to contact with the cutting boards they need to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Advised person in charge can use wax paper or their smaller cutting boards to put food on to prevent TCS foods from coming in to contact with the surface of the cold top. Report emailed to person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of grilled onions, tomato sauce, and cheese sauce hot holding at a temperature of 118 - 120 degrees F in the steam table at cooks line. Person in charge stated the items had been there for an hour. Informed person in charge to reheat the items to 165 degrees. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were reheated to 165 degrees. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of pepto bismol next to the dry storage in the kitchen being stored above spices. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Addl Notes: Observed personal bag on countertop of the bar. Informed person in charge to not store personal belongings in food service areas. Person in charge removed the bag. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling
May 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Manager.****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: Brianne Fink, Manager
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap At mop sink, inspector observed a pressure nozzle noted attached to the open end of the black water hose that connected to the Atmospheric Continuous Pressure Backflow Device. No air gap noted here. Manager removed pressure nozzle at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed effectiveness of gloves usage. Pest control is done monthly by Ecoserv Pest Elimination Co. No County legal action will result from this inspection.****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: Joe Bavetz,
Oct 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Cold Beer location. ****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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Justin Perry, Floating Manager
Oct 11, 2023Routine2 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed drain pipe material at the waiter/waitress ice bin/soda fountain during inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Cold Beer location 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.RE-INSPECTION SCHEDULED to follow up on 10/24/23Award: B,Signer: Brianne Fink, Manager
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Drained flies observed by the mop sink and dish washing area in the back. Please eliminate drain flies by re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Hot water not available at the bar's hand washing sink. Please repair hot water line at this sink by re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →