Silver Birch of Midtown
A4000 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix 85013
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55076
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed high-temp dishwasher requirements with PIC.
May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces with PIC. Also discussed discarding knives with visible chips on the food-contact surfaces.
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air break requirement for the spray nozzle in dish room. Discussed proper/approved thawing methods
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Manager informed me of maintenance to single door reach-in units at server prep line. No food to continue to be held in unit until atemperature of 41*F or below can be held. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: building maintenance, drying and stacking dishes, pest control
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Refried beans in steam table, with an internal temperature of 117*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit within 2 hour prior to inspection. All hot temperature-controlled foods should be held at 135*F or above. Person in charge reheated beans to reach internal temperature of 195*F to hold at 135*F. Recommended taking temperatures of foods prior to placing in units for hot holding. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed salad mix in cold holding unit near grill and chocolate pudding in walk-in date marked over 7 days past prep date. Person in charge discarded of items. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Jul 24, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, hot water pressure has been restored to handsink. Violation 50 corrected.
Jul 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Manager informed me of maintenance to single door reach-in units at server prep line. No food to continue to be held in unit until a temperature of 41*F or below can be held. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: availability of sanitizer, stacking dishes, dented cans, cleaning frequency of floors
Observed several items in walk-in refrigerator and cold holding unit at grill line held past 7 days marked on stickers (provolone 7/3, ham 5/16, feta 7/9) Manager discarded items. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Observed hot water at hand sink near warewashing area with low pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. Manager stated a work order was placed. Re-inspection to occur by August 1, 2025. 5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection.
May 29, 2025Routine2 priorityC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, sanitizer dispenser, usage of test strips
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed diced grilled chicken in steam table at 118*F. Chicken in shallow pan with hot water not in contact with pan. Cook stated food was prepared within 30 minutes prior to inspection, placed more water in steam table and voluntarily discarded food. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed caesar salad in steam table on ice bath with an internal temperature of 50*F. Cook stated food was prepared within 30min prior to inspection, placed salad in freezer to reach an internal temperature of 41*F, and placed in ice bath at prep line. 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.
Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: trash cans, change frequency of sanitizer, authorized personnel, and reheating for hot holding
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pest monitoring, outdoor service, and refrigeration organization
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed employee rinse dirty dishes, place in warewashng machine, then handle clean dishes without washing hands. Observed another employee handling dirty dish towels, put on hand sanitizer, then start to place on gloves to portion desserts without washing hands. Gloved cook sweeping floor, then picked up broom from floor, and continue to grill sandwiches without washing hands or changing gloves. Hands must be washed after handling contaminated items and before handling foods or clean dishes. Person in charge had employees remove gloves, wash hands, and place new gloves before returning to station. 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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Aug 15, 2024Routine2 coreA
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of drains, countertops, equipment, and wallsPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed several small flying insects near soda dispenser, dry storage area, and throughout the facility. Several areas with sticky residue and accumulation of food debris. 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. Person in charge to provide pest control invoice for 8/15 via email. Recommended increasing cleaning frequency of noted areas and service every 1-2 weeks until pests have been eliminated. 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed backflow prevention device downstream of soda machine for juice and coffee dispensers. Predefined Comment: All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards. Person in charge informed maintenance and will have installed by next routine inspection 5-204.12 - Core: Backflow Prevention Device, Location
Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Kimberly Morgan
Jan 12, 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: glove usage and handwashingNo 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: Justin Hanamailai
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: sanitation bucketsNo 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: B,Signer: Kristina Gonzales
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. Observed employee handling dirty dishes with gloved hands and begin handling clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Hands should be washed before food prep or handling clean dishes, after handling items that can cause cross contamination. Person in charge had employee wash hands and rewash dishes before returning to handle clean dishes. 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →