The Palms Mediterrean Kitchen

7811 N 12th St, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment · Permit FD-85838

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 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 history9 on record

2025

Nov 3, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Oct 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

May 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

Feb 8, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Andrei Rodriquez

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloths in solution with 0ppm quat-sanitizer behind the bar. The person in charge discarded the solution and made new solution with 150-400ppm quat-sanitizer. Discussed testing sanitizer solution and frequency of changing out sanitizer solutions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed the handle of the ice scoop is sitting in contact with the ice inside the ice machine. The person in charge removed the ice scoop at the time of inspection. Discussed between use storage to protect from contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Andres Rodriquez

Sep 6, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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.Discussed cooling methods. 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Andres Rodriguez

#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... Observed raw chicken being stored above ground and whole raw beef, and raw eggs being stored above lettuce, and peppers in walk-in cooler. Items were re-arranged more safely at time. Please ensure raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items, or other raw items which have lower safe cooking temperatures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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... Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine after multiple cycles while in use during inspection. Service call was placed at time, and 3 compartment sink will be used for all warewashing until machine is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →