Yogi's Grill
A5104 N Dysart Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment · Permit FD-42511
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2025
Nov 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Close Out
Sep 2, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - mop sink)--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. - beef)--In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored (i.e. - grill tongs)____________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispensing y-valve handout
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler, raw, shelled eggs stored atop box of cabbage; bag of raw salmon stored above avocadoes.
Show full county text
3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Packages of raw tuna found in ROP packaging found in walk-in cooler.
Show full county text
3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Female toilet room does not have covered waste container.
Show full county text
5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 29, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures and Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - over filling food containers)--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e. - Cutting Surfaces)
Inspector's notes
Refrigeration in dining room area is unsecured from patrons. Secure refrigeration unit so that patrons do not have access to contents inside unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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
Knives found stored between equipment on food preparation line.
Show full county text
3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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.
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - sushi rice);--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - onsite presence)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:-Legal Process
Inspector's notes
Single-service articles, clean utensils not dispensed in a manner to minimize contamination. (i.e. cutlery for patrons with handles and mouth parts intermixed) Display cutlery in a manner in which mouth parts are presented away from user. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Repeat Violation
Show full county text
Repeat Violation 4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Single Use/Single Service Items
Sep 5, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:-- Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler)--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records-Documentation (i.e. - sushi rice, cut vegetables)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Time as a Control - 4 Hour
Inspector's notes
Sugar placed in food container labeled garlic powder.
Show full county text
3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
Inspector's notes
Single-service articles, clean utensils not dispensed in a manner to minimize contamination. (i.e. cutlery for patrons with handles and mouth parts intermixed) Display cutlery in a manner in which mouth parts are presented away from user. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Single Use/Single Service Items
Apr 29, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed inspection report.Award: B,Signer: Mayra Madrigal
Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Per food employees, no person-in-charge at time of inspection. Provide a Person-In-Charge while facility is in operation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.12, P: Refrigerated Medicines, Storage Bottle of Tylenol found stored in food prep line area. Properly store food employee medication in a manner to prevent potential contamination of food and food equipment. --------- Bottle of medication removed from food preparation area at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Food containers found on working portion of food prep cooler on food prep line are overfilled. Properly cool foods in a manner in food equipment that can maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. TCS foods should be filled in containers to fill line. ----------- Excess quantities were placed inside the doors of the refrigeration unit for better regulation of food product at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Utensils (i.e. knives, spatulas, tongs etc.,) found stored between pieces of equipment on cook line. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 18, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Previous sandwich prep cooler on site has been replaced with a new unit.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Andrew K.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Andrew Kim
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed single use water bottle with twist off cap and vitamin water bottle stored on prep line. Employee drinks must be stored in an assigned break area and not at a food prep location. Drinks were removed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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 egg rolls in sandwich rep cooler at 45- 46*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge items were placed in prep cooler today. Advised person in charge to only fill to fill line of containers and to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Items were placed in cooler to rapidly cool to 41*F. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer water with 0 ppm quaternary based sanitizer. Quaternary based sanitizers must read 150 - 400 ppm on test strips. Sanitizer was remade at 200 ppm at three compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Starbucks CoffeeA5104 N Dysart Rd · 0 m away
- 99Robeks Juice BarA5104 N Dysart Rd · 0 m away
- 98Federico's Mexican FoodA13132 W Camelback Rd · 80 m away
- 99Wendy'sA5114 N Dysart Rd · 100 m away
- 96Tailgaters Sports Grill & El Primo PizzaA5110 N Dysart Rd · 130 m away
- 89Abbie Cakes Sweet KitchenB°5110 N Dysart Rd · 130 m away
- 97Church's ChickenA13144 W Camelback Rd · 140 m away
- 100Joe's Tacos No. 2A5122 N Dysart Rd · 180 m away
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 →