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Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee

B°

13822 S 46th Pl, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70711

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

87
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 27, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures.Recommend: using only top shelves of all refrigerators. Maintenance/replace refrigeration units. Of note: Establishment has work order to install RPZ for water line of CO2 Soda Unit. Establishment has work order for ceiling leak in middle of kitchen walkway. Reminder: Commercial equipment is not designed for environments over 90*F. Continue temperature log usages.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observad kitchen employee handling with both hands dirty dishes and proceeded to touch clean dishes to left of dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to wash hands appropriately at hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.

Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Reminder: most commercial equipment is not designed to be in temperatures above 90*F. Of note: Establishment has work order to address intake airflow of hoods system area. Recommend: adding RPZ backflow on water line of CO2 Soda unit. RPZ will require to be tested. Have record of test and RPZ installed prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 27, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures, date marking procedures. Reminder: all storage of equipment needs to be above 6 inches off flooring. Of note: Soda fountain CO2 units require an RPZ backflow on water line. Please ensure RPZ is on water line and tested. All equipment needs to be commercial NSF or equivalent. Recommend discontinued usage of white magic chef unit for tcs foods.Please ensure quat ammonia dispenser at 3 compartment sink is dispensing adequate quat concentration.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed in use low temperature dish machine with 0ppm chlorine concentration with inspector and establishment test strips. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee restock sanitizer and primed twice. Unit is now at 100ppm. ===Food safe concentration of chlorine is 50ppm-100ppm. 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.

2025

Nov 6, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. Provided the PIC with cooling methods and proper storage handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee entered the kitchen from outside and went to handle food items and single service items without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple trays of raw bacon stored over ham and raw sausage stored over cooked turkey in the reach in cooler. *(The bacon and sausage were stored on trays and the ham and turkey items were packaged.) PIC relocated the raw items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cottage cheese, turkey, ham, and cooked eggs in the reach in cooler units without date marks. PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Aug 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

The dish machine is not working properly and the dishes are being sanitized in the three compartment sink. The PIC stated that the dish machine may need to be replaced due to the age of the unit and the issues with getting parts. Please send a business plan regarding how the dishes and utensils will be cleaned and sanitized.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is disconnected when not in use from below the AVB at the mop sink and provided plumbing handout.Provided the PIC with date marking, temperature requirements, and clean up of accidents handouts.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Open packages/containers of deli ham and ricotta cheese with no date mark in the reach in coolers. PIC was unsure when the ham was opened and discarded-see embargo form. PIC stated that the ricotta cheese was opened the previous week and provided a date mark. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

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

Inspector's notes

Excess dust/soil residue present on on shelving units in the prep area, ceiling along the vents, and a fan in the prep area. Soil residue on the front of the hot holding and make like units in the cookline area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. ** The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: The wall behind the clean equipment shelf in the cookline area has a large hole. The wall next to to the handwashing sink has FRP that is gapping and is in disrepair. There is a missing ceiling tile next to the mop sink room. Ensure that the walls and ceiling are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. PIC stated that the dish machine would be scheduled for repair, and that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

Mar 5, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°

Provided the PIC with date marking and clean up of accidents handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSEUTIVE VIOLATION* Juice nozzles had excess soil residue in and around the nozzle area. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Chocolate pudding item with 2-21 date mark, steak fries with no date mark, cooked chicken with no date mark, and franks with no date mark in the reach in cooler next to the back door area. PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

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

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

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

Inspector's notes

Four door each in cooler with minor leak inside the unit. (*Temp of unit was below 41F) Ensure that equipment is repaired properly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Ice machine with brown residue along the ice plate area. PIC stated that machine would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Multiple pieces of equipment and utensils in clean storage areas with excess old food debris present. All items were removed to be properly cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Two moist cloths stored on the prep table area next to the cookline area. PIC removed cloths. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the policy and procedure for date marking and disposition.

Jul 24, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Juice nozzles had excess soil residue in and around the nozzle area. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Ham sandwiches, ham deli meat, turkey deli meat, and butter-45-53F in the table top portion of the make line unit. PIC stated that all items had been in the unit for less than one hour and relocated to a reach in cooler. Butter pats-83F on a prep table next to the reach in cooler in the beverage counter area. PIC was unsure how long the butter had been out of the cooler and discarded-less than 1 lb. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of the make line unit was below 40F. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Moist cloths stored on counter areas in the kitchen/prep areas. PIC removed cloths. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth. Second Consecutive Violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Mar 21, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Matt D'Souza,Award: A

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

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at less than 150ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 9, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; hand sink stocking procedures.Recommend: adding pods refrigerators to temperature logs.Of note: Establishment has upright Avantco in left pod out of order. Establishment has work order to replace vulcan oven/burner/flattop unit.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed during open hours of operation.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Signer: Kim Zamora,Award: C

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. ====Observed dish employee handle dirty dishes with gloved hands, with same contaminated gloved hand employee put away clean dishes and food contact equipment from low temperature chlorine dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to wash hands appropriately. Observed same employee drink from open iced plastic cup. Employee with contaminated hands proceeded in touching clean dishes. Notified PIC, PIC directed employee to wash hands appropriately. =====Employee not washing hands after using the toilet room; caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco, eating, or drinking ; handling soiled equipment or utensils. Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. ===Observed in dual Victory unit with open raw ground beef stored directly above bacon. Notified employee. Employee moved bacon to be above raw ground beef. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ============Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 30, 2023Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Signer: Tim McNair,Award: A

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.-----Raw sausage stored over raw bacon in the reach in cooler. (*The sausage was packaged and stored on a sheet tray.) PIC relocated the sausage to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater----Steamer drain line being drained into the rinse compartment of the three compartment sink across from the dish machine. Ensure that condensate drainage and other non sewage liquids are drained from point of discharge to disposal. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--Excess dust and soil residue present on the ceilings around the vents in the cook line, prep, and ware wash areas. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →