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890 N 54th St, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83210

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.

Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.All violations due for correction have been corrected. No violations noted at time of inspection. Establishment has stopped using the cooler that isn't holding temperature. Repairs have been made but the temperature is still slightly high. Establishment can operate safely without the use of this cooler. Also discussed various additives.

Jun 25, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on site at all times of food operations. Please have a CFPM present at the next 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In the leftmost (Eastmost) prep unit in the front of house, observed cooked sausage, hardboiled eggs, cooked egg whites, cooked egg bites, cooked shredded potatoes, 12 pans of various flavors of cooked chicken, and 9 pans of various flavors of cooked tri-tip. All foods were between 50*F and 62*F. Establishment was aware that the unit was not holding in temperature and had ice in pans in the bottom of the unit. Ice was not sufficient at cooling the unit, and the unit was holding at 50*F on inspectors min/max in the bottom of the unit. All foods in the unit were placed in the unit within the last 2 hours. All foods were placed in the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Inspector set up a Time as Control for Safety procedure to utilize this pivotal cooler until it is repaired. Establishment will place pans in the unit. Time will be documented on paper and on a timer for 4 hours. Individual pans that are replaced prior to the end of the 4 hours will have individual time stamps. All foods must be discarded after 4 hours. Inspector will follow up on the repairs of the unit.

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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Leftmost (Eastmost) cooler in the front of house was holding at 50*F in the bottom of the unit. Temperature was the minimum temperature after 10 minutes in the cooler. Unit must be holding 41*F or below to ensure the TCS foods remain at or below 41*F. Please have the unit repaired or replaced so that it holds at or below 41*F. Inspector will return on 7/7 to ensure the unit is working properly.

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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. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several cutting boards that were heavily scored, chipping, and/or stained. Cutting surfaces must remain smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Once cutting boards are too heavily scored they are deleterious and no longer smooth or easily cleanable. Please have the cutting boards that are heavily used resurfaced or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed the caulking deteriorating heavily on the 3 compartment sink. Observed the caulking missing on the men's restroom handwashing sink. Please have both sinks resealed to the wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

Mar 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

2025

Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment was found using Creatine, Glutamine, BCAA supplement, and Fat Burner Supplement. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about ceiling cleaning schedule, food manager license requirements and restroom requirements.

2024

Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about seal at 3 compartment sink, removing old equipment, and hand sink requirements.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed black beans in front prep fridge at 54F, cheese 54F, with ambient air at 47F with min/max thermometer. Manager embargoed black beans and cheese. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.

May 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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.**Talked to manager about cooling techniques, and storage techniques in the walkin. Confirmed email with manager.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Drew P.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. ---Observed packaged ground beef stored above whole muscle beef in the walkin. Talked to manager about food storage techniques. Ensure that 155F cooked food is stored below 145F to be cooked food. Facility has a food storage handout on the walkin. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Confirmed email with manager.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Dean Prophet

2023

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about silicone use in facility. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dean P.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ---Observed all hood lights are off. Manager said the circuit broke and the entire lighting system isn't working. Ensure that the lights in food prep areas are working and available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →