Lookout Tavern
B°830 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59473
Score based on 9 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 history9 on record
2026
May 28, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory requirements for kids, cooling procedure and fruit flies' control and treatments.
Inspector's notes
Employees container of food, hummus, drink and chicken salad snak stored inside walk in cooler with food used for public. PIC removed the items and stored in a designated area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Found steaks vacuum packaged on Sunday in walk in cooler four days later. Discussed the requirement of date marking of 48 hours with label for date and time. Otherwise for vacuum packaging a HACCAP and Variance application must be submitted to the department.
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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. 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. PIC removed the vacuum packaged items from the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Bottom shelves of two food prep table have an accumulation of food debris. top part of ice machine is moldy. Clean and sanitize. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Reviewed Consumer Advisory and requirements for asterisks, disclosure and reminder. Emailed operator Consumer Advisory guidance document.
Inspector's notes
In the rear half of the steam table, observed gravy/83F, mashed potatoes/89F and marinara/70F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. It was determined that the unit was not operating correctly. All TCS foods improperly hot held were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection.
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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.
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In prep cooler/40F on the line, observed TCS food, including hard boiled eggs, cut lettuce, guacamole with tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and cheese, holding at 43-48F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were, per PIC, within safe time holding parameters and were placed in ice baths or relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Repair service technician arrived during inspection to service the unit. 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.
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In walk-in cooler, observed just prepped tomato sauce mixture/55F stored in a covered container. Per staff, the sauce was within safe time cooling parameters. The lid was removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Jul 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machine in kitchen area measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use and after multiple cycles during inspection. Sanitizer line was primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Feb 23, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about ice as an exterior coolant for commonly used bottles of alcohol, ice machine cleaning, and scheduled deep cleaning and dog friendly patio. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jeff G.
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed bag cheese sauce thawing in still water inside the sink. All thawing TCS products must be completely submerged under running water and the water must be 70*F or cooler and have sufficient velocity to float off loose particles. The cook turned on the water and discussed with PIC about thawing methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed a large buildup of organic matter around the chute of ice machine. All equipment food contact surfaces must be cleaned as frequently as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about repairing tile, reviewing dog friendly patio requirements. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jay A.
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed tiles broken and missing near the dump sink next to the dishwasher. All surfaces near high moisture areas must be smooth and easy to clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →