McKenzie's Midtown Tavern
A°4531 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64666
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed sanitizer concentrations.
May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed importance of monitoring sanitizer levels with person in charge.
2025
Aug 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations.
May 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash, and date marks after thawing.
2024
Nov 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer bucket concentrations.
Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed safe food storage, and sani bucket concentrations. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ryan Mckenzie
2023
Oct 27, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available in establishment during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 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 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,Signer: Doug Waldbeiser
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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... Handsink in kitchen area was blocked with a bowl of raw meat at time of inspection, sink was cleared at time. Please ensure all handsinks are maintained clean and accessible at all times (reserved for handwashing only). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination... Observed container of raw breaded chicken being stored on top shelf above cooked chicken and sliced deli meats in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Raw product was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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.Discussed safe food storage, consumer advisory, and handsink usage. Report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Ryan McKenzie
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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 →