The Living Room
A°4905 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044
Food Establishment · Permit FD-47743
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2025
Jun 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.All violations due for correction have been corrected. At time of inspection fruit flies have diminished significantly. Please continue monitoring for areas that may harbor flies. Please continue pest control to treat drains for flies.
May 28, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for the fruit flies will be conducted on June 9th.
Inspector's notes
In the back by the mop sink, improvement has been seen in the quantity of fruit flies compared to the original, routine inspection. However, upon re-inspection, observed 15-20 fruit flies by the back mop drain and dishwashing area. Approximately 10-15 fruit flies throughout the kitchen.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
May 13, 2025Routine3 priority3 foundation2 coreD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor changes to consumer advisory. Instructed establishment to ensure that there are ASSE 1022 backflow preventers on the espresso machine and filtered water dispenser. Discussed harboring areas for pests. Discussed outer openings being protected.Re-inspection for the Pest activity will be scheduled for May 23rd.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handling dirty dishes and then went and handled clean dishes without washing their hands in between. When going from dirty dishes to clean dishes, a full handwash must be completed between. Educated employees on proper hand washing. Instructed employee to rewash dishes.
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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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels or other hand drying provisions at the handwashing sinks by the dishwashing area, kitchen, and bar. A hand drying provision must be kept available at all times. Handwashing sinks were all supplied with paper towels at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the tall reach in cooler by the cook line, observed raw beef over cream and milk, observed raw whole eggs over cooked chicken. In the rightmost prep cooler, observed raw beef patties over jello shots in syringes. In the walk in cooler, observed a box of raw bacon on top of a box of brioche buns. All foods were moved to proper storage with the raw foods below the ready to eat (RTE) foods.
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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. 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
Observed a packaged bottle of toothpaste and tooth brush stored on top of the seasonings. Observed a bottle of tooth paste and a used tooth brush stored on the upper portion of the middle prep cooler. All personal care items must be stored away from food, food contact surfaces, and utensils. Employee moved items to proper storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: Observed a can of "goo gone" on metro shelving directly above an open container of sugar and closed containers of brown sugar and raw pasta. Chemical was moved away from food.
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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 10 cooked wings in each of 15 ROP bags. None of the bags or container had a visible date or time stamp. Because the wings were in ROP bags, a date and time stamp is required to ensure they do not go over the 48 hours. Per employee, they were sure the wings were cooked 2 days prior but were unsure of when they were placed in ROP bags. Because there was no date and time stamp, the bags were opened and date marked for Sunday. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed several packages of raw tuna and several packages of raw salmon all in ROP and thawed. All packages stated to remove from packaging when thawing. Instructed establishment to start removing fish from ROP when thawing.
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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
In the back by the mop sink, observed 30+ fruit flies flying around the drain. Observed a bucket of smashed fruit being used to catch the flies however, it appeared to be harboring the flies and allowing breeding conditions. Bucket of smashed fruit was removed. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest issues eliminated prior to re-inspection on Friday May 23rd.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Jan 22, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about fly lights, unused equipment, and food manager licenses.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap at bar hand sink. Manager got a new container of soap for that location. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Talked to staff, added paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 facility is using a reduced oxygen packaging machine for their meats, and not labeled with the time of packaging. Talked to staff, and most products used for 2-4 days. Talked to staff about using ROP machine for only up to 48 hours, and datemarking system in place. Ensure that ROP items are datemarked, and not sealed for over 48 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, E2-4) - Priority Foundation: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed citrus used for drinks directly being cooled by being stored in ice bin, directly touching the same ice used to go into drinks for customers. Staff removed the fruit. Ensure that ice is used for cooling, or for eating, but not the both. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks.
May 29, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.**Talked to manager about extra equipment, storage locations, and dog friendly patio. Confirmed email with manager.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: Brogran Huffmaster
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ---Observed 0 ppm bleach at main large dishwasher after 2 cycles. Observed bar dishwasher is working and 3 compartment sink is working. Ensure that staff is using 3 compartment sink until repair is made to main dishwasher. Ensure that 50-100 ppm bleach is at main dishwasher after each cycle. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.Confirmed email with manager.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.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 14, 4-501.114, 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cristian C.
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ---Observed 0 ppm bleach at dishwasher. The machine got to 50 ppm bleach dishwasher. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about shelving material, knife storage locations, and tongs use for bar drinks. 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: Damez Gutierrez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. ---Observed bar dishwasher and main dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles. Manager called repairperson, and set up 3 compartment sink with proper level of quat sanitizer. Ensure that all chemical dishwashers are set at 50 ppm bleach or above at all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →