The Yard

30 W Jefferson St, Phoenix 85003

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81988

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 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

Apr 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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.

2025

Jun 16, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed proper maintenance of sanitizer test strips.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed dairy milk, heavy whipped cream, whipped topping containing dairy milk, measured 51-56'F in walk-in unit. Ambient temperature of walk-in unit measured at 52.6'F at time of inspection. PIC stated food items have been in unit longer than 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in unit at an ambient temperature of 52.6'F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair prior to re-inspection on 06/06/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 6, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Alexis B.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Alexis B.

Apr 25, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Alexis B.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alexis B.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence---Observed several drain flies present throughout the establishment, especially near the dishwashing area. Person in charge states they have a pest control service scheduled. Discussed the importance of ensuring the establishment is free of pest to prevent any contamination. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →