Hopdoddy Burger Bar
B°2033 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016-4710
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45482
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods with PIC. Discussed keeping food in prep cooler underneath fill line. Discussed upcoming maintenance plans for kitchen floor to assure it is smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee place raw burger on grill with gloved hand, change gloves, then proceed to season burger and touch food contact surfaces. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection and got new equipment. 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 fries and butter on time as a control without time stamps. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and timestamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection, as they had been held for under four hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 sanitizer buckets with quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration below approved concentrations. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Buckets were changed and filled with sanitizer of the appropriate concentration at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency and procedures for food contact surfaces, including slicers and dicers.
Inspector's notes
FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION- Observed heavy food buildup under dish machine and three compartment sink area. Also observed heavy food buildup on reach-in freezer on back prep line. Observed organic buildup inside floor drain under soda machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Rough concrete flooring is beginning to be exposed on cook line. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Provided backflow testing information via e-mail and reviewed revisions to establishment's Time as Control policy.
Inspector's notes
Observed a deep (>4" deep) covered container of cooked chicken legs with internal temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit cooling in an under-counter reach-in refrigerator. 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. Person in charge (PIC) moved chicken to walk-in and removed lid to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures. 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 significant grease buildup on nonfood contact surfaces of deep fryers and side of flat top grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 30, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed time as public health control (TPHC) documentation. In addition to maintaining the written policy to be available upon request, the times TCS foods are removed from temperature control and will be discarded must also be documented in a visible location.
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna portions in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from 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.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 28, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Inspection report e-mailed.
Jan 10, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for January 22, 2025. Of note: discussed storage of unnecessary equipment, when to wash hands. Assisted establishment with development of written Time as Public Health Control procedure for burger toppings. Inspected with RS #1119.
Inspector's notes
Water temperature at hand washing sink in prep area near mechanical dishwasher was only able to sustain a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit after running for >1 minute. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 1/22/2025.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 cooked diced sweet potato cooling at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in small (<4" deep) covered containers in upper and lower compartments of prep-style refrigerator. 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. Per person in charge (PIC), sweet potato was cooked and began the cooling process less than 1 hour prior to inspection. PIC moved sweet potato to quarter sheet pans and moved the pans to the walk-in to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures. Sweet potato was within parameters for proper cooling times and temperatures. 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 containers of milk stored directly on the ground in walk-in refrigerator. Per PIC, items were delivered on the morning of the inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC instructed employee to move items to proper storage areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 29, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
At servers' station, observed several chemical spray bottles with no labels containing clear and blue liquids. Please ensure working containers of chemical products are labeled with the common name of the product. Person in charge (PIC) labeled spray bottles during inspection to correct. Per PIC, spray bottles contained sanitizer solution and all-purpose cleaner. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Reviewed dog-friendly patio requirements and provided code requirements via e-mail. Prior to next Routine Inspection, please ensure single-service utensils and bowls are available for guests' dogs and that a fly-tight container for waste is provided adjacent to the patio. See MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(h) and Reg 4(d4). Discussed condition of prep-style refrigerators. Please ensure that prep-style refrigerator is maintained in good repair so that lid may remain affixed at all times.
Apr 10, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.MCEHC Chapter8 Dog Patio Regulation 4 Section DObserved no fly tight covered receptacle for animal waste in the patio. Discussed with the person in charge obtaining a waste container a required by Dog Patio Permit Regulations.Note:Discussed certified food protection manager requirements and the use of time as a control for sauces in ice bath as well as the melted butter by the bun roller. Discussed written procedures have to be prepared in advance of utilizing time as control and time marking documentation. Provided the person in charge with time as a control guidance. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: B,Signer: Madison Starkey
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 a food debris on a knife and can opener stored as clean by a prep table in the back. The person in charge removed the utensils for washing at the time of inspection. Discussed equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 dairy and egg based ranch, chipotle, and truffle sauces in an ice bin with internal temperatures between 55-57F behind the front counter. The person in charge stated the sauces had been placed into the dispensers around 1100 am, more than 4 hours ago. The person in charge discarded the sauces at the time of inspection. Discussed TCS cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed unlabeled spray bottles with various colored solutions throughout the establishment, in food prep/storage areas, at the bar, by the dishwasher, and near single use utensils. The person in charge stated the bottles contained cleaning solutions and labeled the bottles accordingly at the time of inspection. Discussed 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. Core-7-209.11, C: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Observed personal cellphones and charging cables stored on top of open prep coolers on the cook line. Observed a vapor smoke apparatus stored on a shelf above clean dishes by the mechanical dishwasher. The person in charge directed employees to remove personal items and store them in a designated employee area. Discussed storing personal items separate from areas of food prep/storage to protect from contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.14, C: Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation Observed carpeted mats by the urinal and toilet in the men's restroom. The person in charge removed the carpeted mats from the restroom at the time of inspection. Discussed carpeting as non-approved floor coverings for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, and toilet room areas. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 27, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to utilize time as control for the melted butter roller in kitchen. Report sent 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Tim Aguilar
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. >>>Observed on the cook line the bun toaster with a roller that is constantly rolling through a basin of melted butter and applies the melted butter to the buns through the toasting process. The melted butter in the basin was at 98*F. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) hot holding a temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be kept at a temperature of 135*F or higher to prevent the spread of pathogens. Per PIC the melted butter starts in bricks from the walk-in and placed in a hot holding container to melt and then added to the roller butter basin when needed. Discussed with PIC melted butter was placed in basin at 10:40am and time of inspection was 11:15am. Discussed with PIC to discard after 4 hours from when the melted butter was put in the basin and to not mix batches. PIC placed an in time and discard time to the butter basin. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required >>>Observed a very long hose with a sprayer attached in the mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker on mop sink fixture. Advised the PIC the hose w/ sprayer attached to the faucet with this type of backflow prevention device is prohibited (due to constant pressure). PIC took the hose off the faucet and says it will only be attached when in use. Corrected at time of inspection Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>>Observed hand wash sink in bar with a leak from the hot water handle when it is turned on. Also observed the faucet on the dump sink in the bar to be cracked. Discussed with PIC the faucets shall be maintained and in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →