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Hula's Modern Tiki

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5114 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64277

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 11, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed employee fix a plate with sweet potato fries with only one glove on. With the other hand, bare hand contact occurred with the sweet potatoes when fixing the plate. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

Jun 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed employee fix a plate with sweet potato fries with only one glove on. With the other hand, bare hand contact occurred with the sweet potatoes when fixing the plate. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

Multiple fish are served raw/undercooked, however, no parasite destruction records could be provided at time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (07/06/26).

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed grout missing and holes in the floor allowing standing water to be present near dishwashing area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Jul 11, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Raw fish and raw shrimp in drawer cooler below cooktop measured 47-52 degrees F. Items had been stocked recently and ice was added to drawer at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below when cold holding. 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.

Mar 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Line was primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Spatulas and tongs were being stored on water on grill during inspection, water measured 95 degrees F and was changed at time. Please ensure tools stored in water are maintained at 135 degrees F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2024

Oct 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Sanitizer bottle was changed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is 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.

Jul 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee precleaning dishes before loading them into the warewashing machine, then unloading clean wares without removing gloves or washing hands first. Instructed employee to wash hands after before touching clean wares. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated and before handling clean food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed partially used can of flying insect pesticide being stored in office during inspection, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

Mar 1, 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.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kyle Gossen

2023

Oct 26, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bar hand contact.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kyle Gossen

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 tightly covered container of chicken soup cooling in walk-in cooler during inspection, item measured 92 degrees F and employee said it had been prepared about an hour and a half prior. Item was uncovered and placed into an ice bath at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers to facilitate the most efficient heat transfer (items must cool to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours). 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 →