Serene's Deli
B3200 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82019
Score based on 6 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 history6 on record
2026
Mar 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation** 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 main hand sink with two strainers stored within and dried food debris throughout the sink basin at time of inspection. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken tortilla soup at 34-50'F in the steam table by hand sink. Per PIC, the soup was placed directly into the steam table 30 mins prior to inspection and not reheated to 165'F prior to placing them in the steam table. All other items in the hot holding wells were at or above 135'F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, all items above 135'F were reheated to 165'F prior to placing in the hot holding wells. The PIC removed chicken tortilla soup from the steam table and reheated to 165'F at the time of inspection. Discussed proper reheating with the PIC. All food being reheated must be reheated to 165'F prior to holding hot above 135'F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
Inspector's notes
Observed caulking around designated hand sink to be missing, cracked, or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. 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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
May 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed reheating for hot-holding requirements with PIC. TCS foods must be rapidly reheated prior to being placed in a steam table.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. 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
2024
Jun 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.OF NOTE: Discussed datemarking.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 reversed installation of hot/cold water faucet spindles at handwashing sink by the 3-comp sink. Hot spindle dispensing cold water and cold spindle dispensing hot water, measured at 103'F. Plumbing fixtures must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This 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 delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed proper handwashing sink maintenance and operation. ---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, orContact 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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 37,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-#20 and #49 verbiage,Signer: Robert Rivera
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. --- Observed multiple food items including cream cheese, tuna salad, chicken salad, milk, and pepper jack cheese measured at 48'F-53'F in large reach-in unit located in the kitchen. The reach-in unit ambient temperature was measured at 49.6'F. PIC stated food items were delivered on Monday and have been in storage since. Food items have not been taken out for prep on day of inspection per PIC. Food was embargoed as the food items have been out of temperature for longer than 4 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded food items at time of inspection. Cold-holding TCS food items must be held at 41'F or below. PIC put up an out of order sign on the unit at time of inspection and agreed to not use unit in question until it has been fixed. PIC contacted a technician to have the unit serviced at time of inspection; technician is expected to arrive later today. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --- Observed reversed installation of hot/cold water faucet handle at handwashing sink by the 3-comp sink. Hot faucet dispensing cold water and cold faucet dispensing hot water, measured at 110'F. Plumbing fixtures must be maintained in good repair. PIC was instructed to have this fixed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Robert Rivera
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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 →