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Kudelski Security

B

5090 N 40th St, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51848

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 18, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Jun 18, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) techniques for various items such as, raw beef, raw chicken, and cured meats. Person in charge said that a portion of this was for private use for the chairman, but a large portion was for food to be served to customers. Advised person in charge to discontinue ROP of items until a variance is obtained. Please obtain a variance for ROP if this practice will continue. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **Second consecutive violation**

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Repeat Violation 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.

Feb 26, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Pictures of high temp thermometer for warewashing machine, and chlorine test strips have been sent to inspector and uploaded to permit.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) techniques for various items such as, raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, cooked sauces, cheeses, and cured meats. Person in charge said that a portion of this was for private use for the chairman, but a large portion was for food to be served to customers. Advised person in charge to discontinue ROP of items until a variance is obtained. Please obtain a variance for ROP if this practice will continue. 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.

Feb 17, 2026Re-Inspection2 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been NOT corrected.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for test strips, and high temp thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) techniques for various items such as, raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, cooked sauces, cheeses, and cured meats. Person in charge said that a portion of this was for private use for the chairman, but a large portion was for food to be served to customers. Advised person in charge to discontinue ROP of items until a variance is obtained. Please obtain a variance for ROP if this practice will continue. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer in warewashing machine but does not have any chlorine sanitizer testing strips. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation. 4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment uses a high temp warewashing machine but does not have a device for verifying max temperature of final sanitizing rinse cycle. Please obtain waterproof thermometer which is capable of saving the high temperature or high temp warewashing machine temperature strips/stickers and ensure measurement device is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Feb 6, 2026Routine2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for chlorine test strips, and high temp warewashing machine testing device (unless a picture is sent to inspector prior).

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) techniques for various items such as, raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, cooked sauces, cheeses, and cured meats. Person in charge said that a portion of this was for private use for the chairman, but a large portion was for food to be served to customers. Advised person in charge to discontinue ROP of items until a variance is obtained. Please obtain a variance for ROP if this practice will continue. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer in warewashing machine but does not have any chlorine sanitizer testing strips. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment uses a high temp warewashing machine but does not have a device for verifying max temperature of final sanitizing rinse cycle. Please obtain waterproof thermometer which is capable of saving the high temperature or high temp warewashing machine temperature strips/stickers and ensure measurement device is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

Feb 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#17 — Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe FoodPriority3-701.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of snap peas in the walk-in cooler with a mold-like substance on them. Food should be honestly presented and un-adulterated. The PIC discarded the snap peas at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11 - Priority: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated or Contaminated Food. 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food stored on the floor, underneath the shelving of the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed shellfish tags.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed small, black debris inside the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed ice machine filter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no food manager onsite at time of inspection. At least one employee that has supervisory responsibility, can be onsite during food/drink service hours, and has the authority to direct and control food preparation and service, must be a certified food protection manager, who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Please correct prior to next routine inspection:https://anabpd.ansi.org/accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?prgID=8&statusID=4Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Bernard Chirent

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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 employee use their bare hands to plate cooked veggies. When handling ready to eat foods gloves, tongs, picks, deli tissue, etc. should be used to prevent contamination from bare hands. Education was done with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed employee water bottles located on prep tables used for food. Please designate an area for employee items to prevent possible contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date-marking.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Bernard Chirent

Aug 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received photo of min/max thermometer from manager Brian Q. via email. Photo attached in AA.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*The establishment is conducting ROP for their owner, not for the café. Provided guidance document.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Brian Quinn

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-204.115

Priority Foundation-4-204.115, Pf: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring 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. Observed no hi temp testing device onsite for the small hi temp dish machine near the 3 compartment sink. A hi temp measuring device is used to ensure the dish machine is reaching a temp of 160*F or above. Please email the inspector a photo of the hi temp measuring device by Thurs Aug 31st. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed employee drinks stored on a shelf above dishes and on top of the ice machine. Employees should have a designated area away from food or wares to prevent contamination. PIC removed the drinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →