Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen
A16816 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85666
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 history13 on record
2026
Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at the time of inspection.
Apr 7, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2nd Repeat Violation. One container of cooked chicken in hot holding unit held at 90 degrees F and two containers of cooked rice and beans held at 110-115 degrees F for less than one hour. PIC re-heated them in the oven to 165 degrees F and returned them to the unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.
Inspector's notes
Three skews of cooked beef in walk in cooler has a date mark of 3/31/26 and is in storage on 4/7/26.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days (the day that food is made is also counted) of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrected at the time of inspection.
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed brown stew chicken 125*f and jerk chicken 131*f degrees inside main holding box. Per Owner items were reheated to 165*f and placed in box with-in the last 2 hours. Items reheated again at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.
Jun 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*2nd Repeat* Observed par cooked jerk chicken leg quarters sitting out on counter at 93*f degrees. Owner stated chicken is rotated through fast enough to justify leaving out on counter (less than 2 hours) and is finished cooked to 165*f and served directly to customer. Discussed using Time as a control or non-continuous cooking procedures. Discussed critical temperature limits for hot, cold and cooling. Time control template provided. Items under hot holding must be held above 135*f degrees.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
*2nd repeat* Observed cooked carrot, potato and beef mix in cooling process temped 98*f degrees covered and sent to walk-in to finish cooling. Covering was removed by PIC at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip types, and sanitizer temperature.
Inspector's notes
Observed bowl of raw chicken being stored on box of cauliflower and above a box of garlic in walk-in cooler. Chicken was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Red beans and rice being stored in catering hot box measured 97-123 degrees F internally, person in charge said it had been prepared 2-3 hours prior. Item was reheated and stored in oven at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Covered container of fried chicken measured 69 degrees F in walk-in cooler, person in charge said it had been cooked 3-4 hours prior. Item was uncovered to finish cooling at time. Please ensure all food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers (until they reach 41 degrees F) to allow for maximum heat transfer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Inspector's notes
Probe thermometer available was more than 50 degrees F off of true temperature during inspection, thermometer was calibrated at time. Please ensure food thermometers are maintained calibrated and in good repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-502.11(B) - Priority Foundation: Good Repair and Calibration
Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling products (cooked, prepped products), beverage dispenser machine, grease traps. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Everette R.
2023
Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about outdoor cooking. The PIC indicated that the grill that they use is only for show and only gets used to draw attention of customers during Sunday Social. No food is actually being prepared to be served out to customers when in use. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Everette R.
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed in-use utensils, labeling employee fridge. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eusetta Reid
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed utensils used for the grill area sitting inside of a container of water to be used for cooking. Ladles, scoops, tongs, etc., must be kept in water that is 135F or warmer to ensure that there is no buildup of bacteria on in use utensils. The PIC moved the utensils into a pot of water on the stove. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →