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Simple Machine Brewing Company

A°

701 W Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73938

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 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

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted an onsite visit to discuss close out letter. Bar manager stated ownership is still discussing to keep permit open. Discussed options of other food vendors onsite if they have their own permit/ own equipment. Letter of close out provided to PIC via email at time of inspection. If wishing to expand food operation, please contact department inspector for approval.

2025

Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per Pic (Person in charge) they are planning on making sandwiches and are purchasing equipment. Before any construction, preparing and selling of TCS foods this establishment must apply for a permit and plans approval.

Sep 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Facility serves only commercially prepackaged Non-TCS food and qualifies for close-out of E&D permit. Information about permit close-out process provided to person in charge. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

2024

Nov 15, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed permitting requirements with establishment. Per AZ law, a brewery that does not serve open food may have the MCESD permit closed out. Please notify the Department if this is the case and you wish to have your permit closed out in the future for this establishment. Please reach out with additional questions.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in-use automatic dishwasher reading well above 200ppm concentration after several cycles. Person in charge will use 3 compartment sink for all wares and call for service until dishwasher is repaired. Ensure automatic dishwasher is reading at 50-100ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Signer: MARSHALL MORRIS,Award: Not Participating

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Signer: ANTHONY TARTARO,Award: Not Participating

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →