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B°

1250 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-57035

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

92
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 23, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 30, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Oct 13, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 2, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 20, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee wearing gloves and handling raw meat (beef, goat) changed tasks without removing gloves and washing hands. Had employee wash hands.

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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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

Apr 2, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator has obtained the required food probe thermometer. Calibrated at the time of inspection.

Mar 25, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified manager present.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Spray bottle of blue liquid hanging on the chemical storage rack unlabeled. Employee identified the liquid and labeled bottle.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. No food probe thermometer. Please provide prior to reinspection 4/1/26.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection.

2025

Oct 13, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is observed for violation #16, 4-601.11(A) 2nd consecutive.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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***3nd consecutive 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple areas in the meat market with meat/food debris. The table meat saw for the meat side and the chicken side of the meat market had dried meat debris on the blade. The equipment had not been used yet on the day of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all food contact surfaces that come into contact with TCS food shall be cleaned every 4-hours while in-use and cleaned after use. The cutting boards, knives, and saws shall be cleaned and sanitized properly and stored properly after use. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. All food contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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***2nd consecutive 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: 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.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ***A pattern of non-compliance is observed for this violation, 2nd consecutive.

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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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple areas in the meat market with meat/food debris. The cutting board had dried blood on it. The saw blade had red/pink dried meat up the entire length. Employee stated the blade was last used the previous day. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all food contact surfaces that come into contact with TCS food shall be cleaned every 4-hours while in-use and cleaned after use. The cutting boards, knives, and saws shall be cleaned properly and stored properly after last use. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee cell phones on a meat saw and other food-contact equipment in the meat market. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all employee's personal items need to be stored in a designated area away from food prep areas to reduce risk of contamination. PIC moved items and coached employees at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw meat on the door handle (inside and outside) for the walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that if raw meat gets on the handle, it must be cleaned/sanitized to reduce risk of contamination from hands to other surfaces. 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

Mar 3, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

There was a water bottle with a screw top lid in the chicken side of the meat market. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that to prevent contamination risk, employees need a cup with a lid and straw. Also observed a water bottle on a piece of meat-cutting equipment on the meat side of the meat market. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

The knives/sharpeners were in the knife holder on the wall with food debris on them. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the knives need to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before going back to clean storage. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a

Inspector's notes

Observed a box of latex gloves on a food prep table on the chicken side of the meat market. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that latex is not approved with food contact due to allergy risk. PIC moved the box of gloves to the area with cleaners at time of inspection. Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food.

2024

Aug 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Cold holding case temperature was 38* F with min/max at reinspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that a CFPM needs to be on the premises during hours of operation. 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.

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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

Aug 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that a CFPM needs to be on the premises during hours of operation. 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.

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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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed packages of raw chicken in a cooler that was 47* F with min/max thermometer. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the temperature needs to be kept at 41* F or lower to reduce pathogen growth. PIC called to have the cooling unit fixed. PIC moved chicken to the bottom storage area of the unit that was 38* F at time of inspection and until top of cold-holding unit is repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the raw chicken display case in the meat market with a temperature of 47*F with min/max thermometer. The min/max thermometer was left in the closed unit for 15-minutes. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the internal temperature of the unit needs to be checked regularly to ensure chicken is kept at 41* F or lower. PIC moved the chicken to the bottom storage area of the unit that was 38* F. PIC called to have the unit repaired. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a

Inspector's notes

Observed a box of latex gloves on a prep table in the meat market. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that latex shall not be used when handling food due to allergy risks to consumers. PIC removed the latex gloves and talked to employees at time of inspection. Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food.

May 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, and 1 core violation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager on staff at time of inspection. Person in charge is planning on taking the test. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. Report sent by email.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH (Changed insp. date due to upload issue),Signer: Ferdousi Sultana

Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. 4th RepeatReport sent by email. 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,orContact 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: A,Signer: Ferdousi S.

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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. 3rd RepeatNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ferdousi S.

Jul 31, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Ferdousi S.

This address holds 2 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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →