Cold Beers & Cheeseburger
A5005 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73849
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 history11 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the bar, observed the dishwashing machine in use with 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer after a cycle from 10 minutes ago and a new cycle. The sanitizer line was primed, a new cycle was run, and the machine tested at 50 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer must be kept at the concentration stated on the container (50-100 ppm). Please ensure the testing of the dishwashing machine prior to use. 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 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided guidance documents and educated manager on possibly switching cooler to time control. Discussed requirements for time control.
Inspector's notes
2nd Repeat violation In the burger prep cooler closest to the grill, observed shredded lettuce, pico, guac with tomatoes, cooked onions, cooked mushrooms, cut cherry tomatoes, cut tomatoes, slaw, bleu cheese, and shredded cheese all between 45*F and 50*F. All foods had been in the unit since approximately 9am. Temperatures had been taken at 12:23pm showing that the foods were below 41*F at that time. Foods were moved to walk in cooler to cool.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash situations that may arise and, discussed general protection/covering of foods in the reach in coolers/freezers.
Inspector's notes
In the burger prep cooler, observed a sour cream at 46*F, sliced tomatoes at 50*F, and coleslaw at 47*F. In the cooler below the grills observed a pan of cheese filled burger patties at 47*F and a pan of pastrami at 49*F. All foods had been in their respective units less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Instructed establishment to install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on the tea machine.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed a box of raw bacon on the top shelf above ready to eat meats. Manager moved box to proper storage.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of grease, food debris, and soils on the floors and walls under and behind the fryers.
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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.
2024
Dec 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Report shared via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about servers putting ice bucket directly on floor. Ice bucket when in use should be free of contamination, please seek long term solution.
Inspector's notes
Observed stand up refrigeration unit at the end of the server line to hold beans temped at 45.4*F, cooked cut turkey temped at 44.2*F, and cut lettuce temped at 45*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Please monitor temps of TCS foods in unit and preform routine maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed grey/black build up on wall near ice machine. 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.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
**Talked to manager about time control policy, silicone uses, and equipment doors.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap at east bar hand sink. Manager refilled the dispenser. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Mar 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dog-Friednly Patio was evaluated onsite on 3/20/24. The permit was issued and emailed to the operator on 3/28/24.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 20, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about air curtains and outer openings, and sent information for the dog friendly patio permit.Inspection completed along with RS #764.Confirmed email with manager.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.Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shaun S.
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. ---Observed butter in a container on the counter. Facility started use of the butter 3 hours ago, no documentation for the product observed. Talked to staff about a written policy for the butter is needed. Ensure that there is written documentation for each TCS food being kept on the counter. Manager timestamped product. Ensure products are not left out for more than 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 2, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about air curtains, 1 inch gaps at drains, and food manager licenses.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: Shaun Sargent,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. ---Observed employee touching raw ground beef with gloves, then removing gloves, then proceeding to clean surfaces and utensils Manager had employee remove the new gloves and wash hands at the hand sink. Ensure that hand washing is occurring when going from raw animal products to other tasks in the kitchen. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. ---Observed no soap available at eastern bar hand sink. Manager found it was empty, replaced the soap. Ensure that there is soap and paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 2, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to staff about menu, and personal item storage.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shaun Sargent
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. ---Observed back hand sink was blocked by dolly. Manager removed the item. Ensure that nothing is blocked access to the hand sink. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. ---Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Managed added paper towels. Gave hand sink sign to the sink a well. Ensure there is soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. and sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →