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Phoenix Children's Hospital

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1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53466

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed routine maintenance of cold-holding equipment with PIC.

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC.

Jan 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Sink and surface sanitizer at Starbucks coffee station observed not dispensing properly at the time of inspection. No dishes actively being washed/rinsed/sanitized. A work order was placed at the time of inspection, the PIC will place an "out of order" sign at sanitizer station, and all employees will use high temp dishwasher to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until sanitizer dispenses properly.****Maintenance to verify water temperature for all hand sinks in cafeteria stations reach a minimum of 100°F. Establishment currently has sufficient hot water supply to safely remain open.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.11

Inspector's notes

-- In reach-in freezer, multiple items such as jalapeño poppers and fish patties had an internal temperature of 31°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of reach-in freezer measured at 32.7°F using min/max thermometer. The PIC voluntarily discarded the fish patties, and instructed an employee to cook the jalapeño poppers. At the time of inspection, the PIC instructed an employee to remove all items from the freezer. The PIC will place a work order to repair the freezer. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless in the process of slacking or thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.11 - Core: Frozen Food

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

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple food items such as seasonings/spices and marinara sauce containers stored inside hand sink and prep sink plumbing cabinets throughout the cafeteria kitchen. Reviewed approved food storage with the PIC: Food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed multiple single-service items such as cups and lids being stored under soda machine plumbing cabinet. Reviewed approved storage for single-use/single-service items with the PIC: equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location; the items must be protected from exposure to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Sep 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedure regarding: hot water availability, temperature monitoring

Jun 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: food storage in between tasks, reheating for hot holding, consumer advisory

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed several items (grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, pasta, cheeses, salsas, etc.), sealed, in cold holding refrigeration units throughout the cafeteria with an internal temperature ranging 44-47*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared and placed in units within 1 hour of inspection and placed items in freezers and blast chillers to cool to 41*F. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

Mar 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.During inspection Mongolian grill and pizza stations closed. Maintenance actively worked on plumbing in areas and restored hot water to 110*F by lunch service. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: backflow devices, time control

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several items in small reach in refrigerator at door near pasta station with internal temperatures ranging 46-50*F (grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, penne pasta, alfredo sauce, etc). Person in charge stated foods were transported from main kitchen walk-in to small reach-in within 1 hour prior to inspection. Chef had cook place foods in blast chiller and have cooled to 41*F within 20minutes. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

2024

Nov 25, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cooked pasta and grilled chicken in cold holding unit with and internal temperature ranging 44-47*F. Person in charge stated that food was placed in unit within 2 hours inspection. Staff placed food in nearby walk-in refrigerator and food reduced to 41*F within one hour 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

Sep 26, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: time control stickers, availability of ambient air thermometers

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed open display hot holding unit at an ambient temperature of 98-109*F on 2nd and 3rd shelves on the right section. All food in unit was timed to be discarded within lunch service times (10:30am-2pm). Person in charge stated a work order will be placed. Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logs for equipment No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: A,Signer: Michael Amodei

Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: variance for juices/smoothies, hand wash station at sandwich making areaNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: A,Signer: Joseph Molinar

2023

Nov 27, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Prior to inspection, person in charge informed me of maintenance to hand sink at sushi station and maintenance to cold holding unit and hand sink at soup station. Sushi station to use neighboring hand wash sinks. Continue no open food handling at soup station until pluming to sink is repaired. Food is prepared in main kitchen and dropped off only. Foods in unit are being monitored using time control or held in neighboring display case at 41*F or below until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below.This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logs, equipment maintenanceNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: A,Signer: Joe Molinar

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Repeat Violation Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. Observed cut watermelon, kale, and spinach stored cooling in small cold holding unit at Starbucks smoothie station, with an internal temperature ranging 50-58*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared and placed in unit within 2 hours prior to inspection before cooling process was complete. Foods cooling should have tops removed, have ample space and stored on top shelves to quickly cool. Person in charge removed items and placed in chill blaster to cool to 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Sep 28, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: time as a control, storage of in use utensils, temperature logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: A,Signer: Joe Molinar

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. Observed cooked pastas, alfredo, and marinara tightly stored cooling in small cold holding unit near pasta station, with an internal temperature ranging 50-70*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared and placed in unit within 2 hours prior to inspection before cooling process was complete. Foods cooling should have tops removed, have ample space and stored on top shelves to quickly cool. Chef removed items and placed in chill blaster to cool to 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

This address holds 4 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.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →