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Harbor Seafood Super Buffet

B°

10030 N Metro Pkwy, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81810

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.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 16, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dried meat and food debris remained on a meat grinder and a meat mixer stored as clean. Manager had employees cleaned both equipment at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw fish stored above cooked ribs in refrigerator at BBQ station, also observed raw salmon stored above fruit and ready-to-eat sauces in prep cooler at sushi station. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager relocated the raw fish and raw salmon to bottom shelves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Mar 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Chinese language liaison reached out to owner regarding a FDA Food Safety Advisory for Frozen Korean Oysters. According to owner, oysters had already been pulled from sale and will be returned to distributor:

Mar 27, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Inspection conducted with RS# 1191This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: Not Participating,Signer: Judy

#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 dish machine currently in use and not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. PIC attempted to repair machine but was not successful. The three compartment sink will be utilized for sanitizing dishes. Dish machine will not be used until it dispenses chlorine sanitizer measuring between 50-100ppm. Discussed utilizing test strips to ensure machine is in good repair. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC°

Inspected with RS#1191This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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 formAward: Not Participating,Signer: Ming Zhang

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

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 dishwasher return from outside and begin handling clean dishes, without washing hands. Dishwasher was instructed to wash hands. Discussed handwashing when switching tasks and in between handling dirty and clean dishes Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

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 hand wash sink near dish area without soap. PIC stocked the hand soap per instruction. Discussed required handwashing supplies. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed cooked fried chicken and wings on the buffet line, held in a steam well. The internal temperature of the chicken measured between 99-120 degrees F. The chicken was cooked less than 2 hours ago and was re-heated to 165 degrees F, then to be held at a minimum of 135 degrees F. PIC filled the steam well with more water- to allow for proper hot holding. Reviewed hot holding requirements. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

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 time as control log for sushi buffet with incorrect times. The log was corrected per PIC knowledge of rice preparation time. Discussed keeping correct log documentation and time as control policy/procedures. 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 →