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1641 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84315

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

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheat for hot holding procedures.

Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed future recipe changes and lab testing for acidified foods.

May 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Please provide written procedure describing steak reheating. Per recipe card posted at grill station, establishment reheats commercially precooked steaks to 140F on grill, dices and seasons steak, and places the seasoned meat in a steam table to hold hot. Diced, seasoned steak is transferred from steam table to warming units at serving line and placed on 4 hour time as control (item discarded after 30 minutes in serving line for quality purposes) as indicated by written policy and labels.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher was measured at 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solutions for food contact surfaces should be maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) primed sanitizer line and the required sanitizer concentration was established. PIC re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized recently cleaned dishes and utensils. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed regular assessment of cuting boards to ensure cutting boards are maintained to be smooth and easily cleanable.

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food residue on food contact surfaces of storage pans stored as clean. Please ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are maintained clean to sight and touch. If utensils cannot be maintained clean due to damage from repeated use, please replace. Person in charge (PIC) moved pans to sink to be re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Apr 23, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, no certified food manager (CFM) was present on the premises. A CFM must be present at all times of operation/food handling. Please have a CFM present for the next inspection. This is a repeat violation. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Discussed storage of excess food from shipments. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Reyna R.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. In the walk in cooler observed a large container of ready to eat (RTE) tahini sauce and a large container of (RTE) juice stored on the bottom shelf directly below several pans of raw chicken and a box of raw lamb. All raw foods must be stored below RTE foods to prevent any risk of cross contamination. Manager moved foods to proper storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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. In the small reach in cooler by the kitchen entry door, observed several bottles of each sauce. Observed Yogurt dill sauce with a dairy base at 47*F, harissa sauce with tomato puree as an ingredient at 48*F, and a lemon herb sauce labeled keep refrigerated at 48*F. Unit was holding at 53*F on inspector's min/max thermometer. All temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods in cold holding are required to be kept at 41*F or below. Per manager, all sauces were placed in the unit 2.5 hours prior. Sauces were moved to the walk in to cool. Please do not use this cooler for any TCS foods until it is repaired and holding at or below 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Sariah Jenkins

Jul 20, 2023Routine1 coreA

Of note: PIC is aware that mechanical low-temp dishwasher is not working properly and has to be manually filled and sanitizer concentration checked when doing each load of dishes. Recommended to run dishes through machine and then sanitize properly, allowing to soak for at least one minute, in quat sanitizer at three compartment sink as to not use excessive amounts of hot water. Best solution is to have dishwasher fully serviced and working appropriately. This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lea P.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed drain lines at floor sink under soda machine to be sitting below flood rim of drain. Cut/repair so that drain lines are sitting at least 1 inch above the flood rim of floor drain. Observed hot water at hand sink on serve line to be on the right side of faucet. Per International Plumbing Code, hot water must be on left side of faucet. Switch lines so that hot water is at left faucet. 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 →