Angie's Lobster & Prime Grill
A4326 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86924
Score based on 6 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 history6 on record
2026
May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Update any missing staff food handler cards
Inspector's notes
Observed lobster an sandwich prep cooler by steam table at 44-46*F. As per staff the lobster had been placed in unit less than 1 hour prior to inspection. lobster was placed back in reach in cooler to chill to 41*F. Observed blue cheese in same sandwich prep cooler at 46-50*F. Staff were not aware of when items was placed in unit. Items was embargoed and discarded. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Advised staff to check food temperatures using a metal stem thermometer through out the day. 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.
Apr 21, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken cooked on Clam shell grill being removed from grill at 162-163*F. Chicken cooked from raw state must be fully cooked to 165*F. Chicken was returned to grill and heated to >165*F. Advised staff to verify chicken is cooked to 165*F using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm quat based sanitizer on wiping cloths in kitchen area of facility. Quat based sanitizer to be between 150- 400ppm or manufacturers recommendation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed unclean floors beneath wire shelving in walk in cooler, beneath soft drink syrup storage. Observed unclean prep area and floors, walls in work area near ice machine. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent any build up of old food and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed practice of cutting cooked steak (consumer advisory) and chicken on same cutting board. Best practice would be to use separate cutting boards for chicken and beef.
Inspector's notes
Observed one staff member leave workstation preparing bowls to grab ingredients out of walk in cooler, employee placed new gloves on hands without washing with soap and water. Also observed second employee touch face and hair and return to filling drinks. Hands are to be washed if contacting bare body parts and when changing tasks. Discussed proper handwashing practices with staff. Advised manager to refresh with staff when hands must be washed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed unclean non food contacted surfaces (support tables for equipment around clam shell grills and warmers) in front area of store by drive through window. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old 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
May 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Establishment was initially and Angie's Lobster and is now a combination Angie's Lobster/Prime Cuts establishment. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 7 business days or on or before May 9, 2024. During this site inspection it was observed that the walk in cooler is no longer being used. This location is being used as a prep station with an added ice machine indirectly plumbed, prep table, shelves and rice cooker. Along center wall where a desk was located a two compartment food prep sink has been added and a steamer kettle for cooking/heating foods. Walk in freezer was converted to walk in cooler and 3 domestic style reach in freezers and one chest freezer has been added for freezer storage. County legal action may result from this inspection.The following link may be accessed to apply for the remodel permit -https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsVerbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Paola N.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: Not Participating,Signer: Paola Neria
Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. Hand sink by soda fountain was blocked for food service equipment on rolling cart. Sinks are to be readily accessible for employees tp wash hands. Rolling cart was moved to easier access to hand sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 open bag or raw ground beef stored above ready to eat foods in small counter height refrigerator in lobster prep area. Raw beef product is to be stored beneath fish products. Beef was placed on bottom shelf beneath seafood and ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 23, 2023Routine1 coreA
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.Discussed not leaving half and half at soda dispenser, either keep in refrigerator or use time as control.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Elizabeth C.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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,Signer: Elizabeth C
Core-4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) , C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens Observed ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine. Utensils are to be stored on a regularly cleaned and sanitized surface. Scoops may be stored in an easily cleanable container or tray. 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 →