PlateScore

Bluewater Grill

A°

1525 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85014

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83583

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 25, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 24, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed (1) cold holding requirements, (2) using time as a public health control requirements, (3) date marking requirements.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Observed lowboy cooler to the left side of the grills without a digital/analog thermometer. Cold holding equipment used for TCS foods shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 31, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed glove use and when to wash.

2024

Sep 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Discussed cooling methods, and cold holding.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jeff Martineau

Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Discussed reheating for hot holding. Report emailed. 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.Signer: Jeff Martineau,Award: Not Participating

2023

Sep 25, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash. Report emailed. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jeff Martineau

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing... Observed rolling cart where raw fish and shellfish were thawing at ambient temperature in back prep area, employee said it had been there for about an hour and were thawing for tomorrow. Instructed employees to move items to walk-in cooler to thaw. Please ensure food items are thawed either using cold running water or refrigeration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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... No hand towels available at handsink at the end of the prep line during inspection, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →