Shane's Rib Shack
A°2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76398
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 history10 on record
2026
May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed baked beans 108*f degrees and pork ribs 114*f degrees inside hot boxes. Per PIC items were insides units less than 2 hours. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
*2nd repeat* Observed leak from handwash sink p-trap located next to establishment mop sink. All plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Aug 21, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust/food debris along floor next to cook line and along floor below storage racks at back of establishment. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall 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
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from handwash sink p-trap located next to establishment mop sink. All plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed staff working with food with no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed employee using latex gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods. Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food.
Feb 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Per PIC, only the manager, who was not on-site, had a CFPM license. Advised the PIC to talk to manager about having CFPM certified employees or remaining on-site during operational hours to satisfy the requirement. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed discolored and out of date (exp 2020) quat test strips in use at the 3-compartment-sink. Test strips did not accurately portray the quat concentration of the sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Tested sanitizer with department-provided test strips which showed 200ppm quat, within manufacturer's specifications. PIC ordered new quat test strips for the sink. Advised PIC to use chlorine test strips and bleach available at the location to sanitize the sink until the new quat test strips arrived. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
2024
Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure equipment door handles are being cleaned as frequently as necessary.
Mar 18, 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: LENA MENDOZA
2023
Oct 5, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: EDWARD BRESNAHAM
Oct 4, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
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. 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC/DC- MB Removed violation C,Signer: LINA MENDEZ
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. Spray bottle of degreaser stored next to 3 compartment sink without benefit of label. Employee labeled spray bottle. Discussed importance of labeling all chemicals used in facility. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law. Floor drain for condensate not draining. Small water pump is inside of floor drain pumping water through a tube leading outside the back door. Repair/replace as necessary in 24 hours. Discussed importance of maintaining plumbing system in facility for appropriate disposal of waste water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →