Don Chuy Mexican Grill

6403 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment · Permit FD-65589

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Feb 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator with heavy rust accumulation. All nonfood contact surfaces should be maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Replace racks with heavy rust. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed soiled surfaces inside the microwaves at the top where the food splatters. Clean and maintain clean. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Jul 31, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed equipment on the service line supported by bare wood and bricks. Clean bricks/wood, paint with gloss coat or gloss clear coat to ensure the surface is wipeable and non absorbant for future cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed various salsas (50-53 °F), cooked potatoes (51°F), and cheese (50°F) in a prep table by the cook line above 41°F. Staff stated they were putting small quantities of food in the unit to be used for orders as needed. The prep table measured 58.8°F on the min/max thermometer. All foods had been placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. No time control was being used for the foods in the unit. Discussed using ice baths to keep foods cold going forward until the unit can be serviced. The manager stated they were working with a third-party servicer who would fix the unit later today. Adequate alternative refrigeration is available to operate safely. Staff to use ice baths or alternative refrigeration until the unit can maintain at or below 41°F. Discussed the importance of cold holding with staff. 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.

2024

Nov 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerEstablishment did not have a certified food manager on site during the time of inspection. The establishment shall have a certified food manager present during all operating hours. Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Perez,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Embargo Lbs: 30

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 a 6-inch deep tray of cooked menudo in the walk in cooler registering an internal temperature of 47°F at 9am. Per the cook, the menudo was cooked at 2am the morning of the inspection. The establishment shall cool the cooked menudo from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70° to 41° degrees within an additional 2 hours. The cook voluntarily discarded the menudo. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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,Signer: Maria Perez

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →