Ocho Rios Jerk Spot
A4220 W Northern Ave, Phoenix 85051
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-72269
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 history12 on record
2026
Sep 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Condensation observe dripping from the compressor unit in the walk in cooler into containers. PIC stated the unit will be repaired. Ensure no food or food contact items are stored beneath the leaking unit until repairs are completed.
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Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Raw Chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Discussed proper thawing and provided proper thawing guidance in email
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Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Feb 13, 2026Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Single cutting board scored and not easily cleanable and back kitchen. PIC will replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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
Sep 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about cooking plantains to order and or leaving the lid over items for hot holding table.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked plantains with an internal temperature of 99F on hot holding table. Person in charge states that items was cooked 30 minutes prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed floors in main walk-in fridge with food build up and debris as well as around the main grills on cookline kitchen.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: observed missing and cracked tile in kitchen and inside walk in fridge. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed jerk chicken in hot holding unit with an internal temperature of 78F. Person in charge states that items were brought from fridge and put there 20 minutes prior to inspection. Had person in charge reheat chicken on grill to 165F. TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment with back door open to allow ventilation. Discussed keeping the door closed to prevent the access of pests inside the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ox tail cooked yesterday with an internal temperature of 48F. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
2024
Aug 7, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS items in hot holding unit with an internal temperature of 80F and hot holding unit with a temperature of 135F. Person in charge states that hot holding unit was set up and items placed there from fridge 30 minutes ago. TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
Inspector's notes
Observed ox tail cooked yesterday before the inspection with an internal temperature of 50F. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
Apr 24, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection. Inspection conducted with badge # 316. 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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Darius Polk
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. In the walk-in refrigerator, 5 stacked and covered pans of goat curry measured with internal temperatures ranging from 48°F to 56°F. Per PIC this item had been prepared the evening before the date of inspection and placed into containers to cool. These items did not meeting cooling requirements of achieving a drop from 135°F to 41°F in 6 hours or less and were recommended for discard. Reviewed cooling techniques including loose fitting lids or plastic warp covering and placing small portions on one level rather than stacked. Discussed daily checks for foods cooled from the night before when line checks are conducted at the start of the day. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed to person in chargeEmail Sent: CHECKED,Award: A,Signer: Christian Lyons
2023
Nov 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to Christian Lyons. 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: Christian Lyons,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling ---Observed a bottle of allergy medicine on shelf with other spices, above center prep table. PIC took medicine to office at time of inspection. Medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use shall be labeled and located to prevent the contamination Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ---Observed in kitchen next to hand sink, missing base board and chipped tiles. PIC will put in work order to replace. Floors, walls and ceilings should be smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable to prevent growth of bacteria. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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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 →