Linger Longer Lounge

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6522 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-75469

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed importance of checking dish machine sanitizer levels daily and strategies for preventing bare-hand contact of ready-to-eat foods with person in charge.

Mar 12, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed dog-friendly patio and consumer advisory requirements with person in charge.

2025

Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical-sanitizer dishwasher in bar with 0 ppm chlorine in final rinse. Chlorine sanitizer must be present at a concentration of 50-100 ppm in final rinse. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge relocated warewashing to alternate functional dishwasher in back of establishment. 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.

Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Note:With the exception of service animals, establishment is not currently allowing any dogs or other animals in the patio area. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nicholas H.

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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. Observed the mechanical dishwasher at the bar operate with 0ppm chlorine. The bartender stated the dishwasher had already been in use for the day. The sanitizer pump was run for a couple of cycles to clear the air in the sanitizer line until the dishwasher dispensed 50-100ppm chlorine. Discussed with the person in charge testing sanitizer concentration before using dishwasher. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Maricopa County Health Code Chapter VIII, Regulation 4 Dog Friendly PatioObserved no dog friendly patio posted with required statement. Observed no fly-tight container for pet waste in the patio area. Section B: A sign with at least 2 inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the Food Establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: “Dog Friendly Patio - Dog Access Only through Outdoor Patio. For violations, contact MCESD (602) 506-6616.”Section D: All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the Food Establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the Food Establishment.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Guy Tiano

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

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 in the paper towel dispenser at the hand wash sink by the bar. The person in charge restocked the dispenser with paper towels at the time of inspection. Discussed maintaining hand drying provisions at all hand wash sinks at all times. 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 →