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Daddy O's Grill

A

4163 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83462

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no chlorine based sanitizer at sanitizer cycle of dishwashing at bar dish wash unit. Chlorine sanitizer to be at 50 ppm. Person in charge contacted dish wash company for service. Dishes may be washed at kitchen dish wash unit until repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-204.120

Inspector's notes

Observed leak at dish wash machine in kitchen. Staff contacted company for repair. Small leak seems to be coming from drainboard area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.120 - Core: Equipment Compartments, Drainage

Jun 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed loose FRP wall covering by swinging doors as being loose and repaired.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed items in small sandwich prep cooler greater that 41*F, Meatballs (51*F), Mashed potatoes (55*F), pasta noodles (52*F, Spinach dip (51*F), miscellaneous condiments (50*F). Items were discarded by the person in charge. As per the person in charge refrigerator will only be used for non temperature control for safety foods. Please label refrigerator for non temperature control for safety foods only. Kitchen manager informed all staff of changes. 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 small single door sandwich prep cooler at 50*F, digital read out in unit showed 47*F. Equipment must keep food at 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge, unit will not be used to hold temperature control for safety foods. Staff were informed of changes, sign added to equipment as reminder. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Sides of fryers observed with excess grease. Equipment is to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of food and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2024

Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 28, 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.Provided time as control and cooling information with inspection reportVerbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Andre C.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Andre Conte

Jan 25, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Katherine B.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Inspection conducted with Rich S.Provided cold hold chart to assist monitoring food temperatures in walk in cooler (cooled for next day).Discussed monitoring wet wiping cloths for sanitizer solution concentration.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Katherine Byers

2023

Sep 27, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed use of mop sink by day shift workers, mop sink is to be readily available for dumping mop water.Inspection conducted with Badge 97 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-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 1,Signer: Katherine Byers,Award: B

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 gravy in walk in cooler with prepared on 8/26/2023 at 46*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Item was discarded by person in charge. Advised person on charge to monitor foods using a metal stem thermometer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Unclean wire shelving next to grill. No-food contact surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →