Village Inn
A4040 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80296
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed refrigerators and prep tables throughout the establishment with visible food debris and grease deposits on door handles at time of inspection. Discussed deep cleaning schedule with PIC. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*****Discussed date marking opened containers/packages/prepped ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours in walk-in and reach-in refrigerators.****Recommended updated chlorine test strips.
Inspector's notes
-- Chlorine sanitizer undetectable on dishes in low temperature sanitizing dishwasher at the time of inspection. Demonstrated and assisted the PIC with priming the sanitizer and reran the dishwasher multiple times. After priming and rerunning the dishwasher several times, the chlorine concentration was measuring between 50ppm-100ppm. Ensure employees are using test strips to verify sanitizing solutions are properly dispensing within the required concentration range on food contact surfaces and equipment. 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.
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sausage links ranging from 46*F to 48*F in the top of the make-line unit on the left. Person in charge (PIC) stated they were in the unit since yesterday and voluntarily discarded - see embargo form. Also, observed crepes (58*F) in the top of the make-line unit on the right and pico de gallo (45*F) in the top of the server station make-line unit. PIC stated the crepes and pico de gallo were placed in the units approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection. PIC relocated both items to the walk-in to rapid cool. 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. 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.
Mar 18, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Discussed new fryer baskets and updated chlorine test strips.
Inspector's notes
-- Multiple food handling employees observed wearing bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested employees remove jewelry and wash their hands prior to returning to tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry
Inspector's notes
-- Cutting boards for food prep lines and server station were significantly scratched/scored. Cutting surfaces shall be in good repair and maintained clean. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
-- Heavy food debris buildup observed throughout the kitchen: grease/food buildup behind fryers, multiple floor drains with significant accumulation of food, pie crust crumb buildup in reach-in refrigerators. 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. 6-201.17 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Attachments Addl Notes: -- Missing ceiling tile observed near main food prep station. 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.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Sep 27, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed and provided handouts regarding when to wash hands.
Inspector's notes
The leaf lettuce stored underneath the cold prep table in cookline was touching the metal racks above. The person in charge (PIC) moved the lettuce back to walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. The PIC stated it was back-up lettuce that should not be stored there.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Jun 27, 2024Routine3 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Reviewed food storage hierarchy
Inspector's notes
-- -- Observed cook crack raw shelled eggs with gloved hands, then start to continue preparing ready-to-eat foods without washing their hands between tasks. Reviewed when to wash procedures and recommended purchasing sher-mitts for raw animal foods with the person in charge.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Multiple cartons of hydrated hash browns had an internal temperature between 44°F-83°F in reach-in refrigerator near grill. The person in charge stated the hash browns were prepared approximately 5 hours prior to the inspection (8:00 AM). Reviewed cooling parameters and cooling methods with the PIC.
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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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Coleslaw, chopped romaine lettuce, buttermilk ranch, and pico de gallo had an internal temperature of 44°F-50°F in reach-in refrigerator near beverage station. All other TCS items were below 41°F. The PIC stated the items were prepared around 5 hours prior to the inspection (8:00 AM).
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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed container of chocolate being stored with non-food grade paper towels. Reviewed approved food storage with the person in charge (PIC). Requested at the time of inspection the PIC store paper towels in food grade covering. Predefined Comment: Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Jan 16, 2024Routineall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Reviewed date marking ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Hailey P.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Hailey P.
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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 →