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3980 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65764

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed date marking and disposition.

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. F'real machine is not in use.

2025

Aug 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge that soda machine nozzles shall be cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours.

Feb 26, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about repairing tile in kitchen area so it is smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda hook up space to prevent attraction of fruit flies. F'real unit was out of order at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in fridge unit to have multiple TCS foods out of temperature. Person in charge stated that items had been put in the unit the day prior. TCS foods include ham egg cheese croissant sandwiches, sausage egg cheese biscuit sandwiches, and chargrilled cheeseburger measure at 48*F-50*F. chicken Swiss sandwich was 47*F-51*F. Western omelet sandwich was 51*F-54*F. tuna salad sandwich 47*F-54*F. Turkey and pepper jack sandwich 47*F. Chicken salad sandwich 47*F-52*F. Egg salad sandwich 47*F-54*F. Ham and Turkey sub 51*F-54*F. Hard boiled eggs 47*F-53*F. Prepackaged salami and cheese 44*F-55*F. Prepackaged hummus was 50*F, and prepackaged sharp cheddar 45*F-55*F. Food temps were observed to be lower towards the back of the fridge. Unit was set to 23*F and had an ambient temp of 48*F. Person in charge put work order in for unit and will not put TSC foods in fridge until unit is repaired. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Person in charge put work order in for unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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

Sep 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed AVB (atmospheric vacuum breaker) cap missing from mop sink water faucet. Please install AVB cap. Discussed importance of properly working AVB in preventing contamination of water system. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 4, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: NA

Mar 29, 2024Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed repairing AVB in mop sink and pest control.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Signer: Joshua Gray,Award: B

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed floor drain connected to 3-comp sink draining slowly. Discussed with person in charge that floor drains must be in proper working order to prevent contamination of establishment. Reinspection to occur in about 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 6, 2023Routine1 coreA

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.The inspection report was delivered by email.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Rajkumar Thapa

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>Observed floors heavily soiled with organic matter build up in the food preparation area. Discussed with PIC on establishing a cleaning schedule for the facility. The facility shall be cleaned with a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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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Food Establishment - Retail FoodAPermit FD-65790 · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

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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 →