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The Lunch Lounge

A

501 N 44th St, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67701

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.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Aug 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC time as a control procedures and when to wash hands.

2025

Jul 16, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about sewage disposal, cold brew brewing requirements, having adequate test strips, alternatives to clean in use utensils after each use. Suggested using time as a control for butter, provided handout.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wet wiping cloth wrapped around utensil as well as wet wiping cloth on deli slicer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**

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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Feb 13, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about canned goods hermetic seal integrity.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple wet wiping clothes on rack near prep table. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using time as a control for whipped butter.

Apr 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cold holding methods for eggs.No violations noted at time of inspection.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.Award: A,Signer: Kacy Martinez

2023

Nov 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.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: Edward Martinez,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

Aug 2, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection 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-181or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Edward Martinez

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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 →