Funky Frida's
A°4910 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82964
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cover for open top prep refrigerator near the salamander oven.
Mar 6, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has re-concepted under the same ownership. Establishment's DBA has changed from Little O's to Funky Frida's.Discussed applying for MCESD Dog Friendly Patio permit. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.Discussed other effective means of protecting outdoor openings. Email Other effective means application to MCSED Supervisor.
Inspector's notes
In the upper section of the open top prep refrigerators observed chopped cabbage (slaw) mix/47°F, tomatillo salsa/47°F, Mexican cheese blend/51°F, asadero cheese/55°F, and Romesco sauce/50°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. According to the PIC all TCS foods were placed in the units less than 4 hours.
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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 relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit or deep ice baths to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a covered container of cooked beans/70°F in the walk in cooler. According to the PIC the beans had been cooling for less than 2 hours.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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 must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed garnishes at the outdoor bar and filled ice wells uncovered at time of inspection. All ice bins and condiment containers must be equipped with tight-fitting, sliding protective covers. Instructed PIC to obtain lid and covers for ice wells and garnishes. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning schedule should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the beverage dispenser in the bar area. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
2024
Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed fan guard cleaning frequency.
Jul 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory
Inspector's notes
Observed raw hamburger patties stored over raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved to proper location at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that when storing food the proper hierarchy should be used.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 spray bottles of unknown substance under the register counter top. Chef relabeled at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all substances should have a label on the container that identifies the product.
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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking.Discussed handling of fried onions.Discussed consumer advisory.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jared Lapadura
2023
Oct 6, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Mike Meler
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 meatballs, marinara, chili verde, and cheese sauce on the steam table. Meatballs measured 109*F with inspector probe thermometer, marinara measured 112*F, chili verde measured 114*F, and cheese sauce measured 116*F. Chef stated that the products had been there for approximately 30 minutes. Chef had staff reheat back to 165*F at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all time temperature controlled foods should be maintained at 135*F or higher when hot holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Meler,Award: Not Participating
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →