Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87691

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 8, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.REINSPECTION SCHEDULED 9/22. Discussed storage options for scented sprays and butane gels. Discussed temperature logs.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed drain flies and cockroach in sink on end of bar in Burbon and Bones. PIC reported pest control has been active recently and provided receipt from treatment on 9/4. Pest control expressed on receipt that increased activity may occur after treatment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pans stacked wet on shelf next to dishwasher. PIC directed staff to space dishes and unstack to allow for air drying. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

May 11, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed datemarking procedures for milk and bloody mary mix.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled onions, marinara sauce, chili, and cheese sauce placed in hot holding steam table without being heated to 165F. PIC instructed staff to rapidly heat all items to 165F. TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

2025

Sep 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed mechanical warewashing equipment recently used with chlorine sanitizer measured at 0ppm at time of inspection. PIC requested maintenance to look at machine. Staff instructed to use 3 bay sinks with quaternary ammonia (quat) until warewashing equipment can apply appropriate concentration of sanitizer. Measured quat at 200ppm. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. 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.

Jun 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 priorityB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed active warewashing at time of inspection. Observed low temperature chemical warewashing machine using chlorine sanitizer at the bar dispensing chlorine concentration less than 50ppm. PIC drained and primed unit and unit observed dispensing 100ppm at time of inspection. Observed mechanical warewashing machine in the back dispensing chlorine sanitizer of 0ppm and temperature measured 145.6'F. PIC put a work order in at time of inspection. Sanitizer was set up at 3-comp sink with chlorine sanitizer concentration of 100ppm, by PIC. All warewashing in the kitchen will be done at 3-compartment sink until unit has been fixed. All food contact surfaces improperly washed and sanitized were washed, rinse, and sanitized at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be 50-100ppm. Fix unit prior to re-inspection on 06/19/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 5, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed hand drying provision.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical warewashing unit located at the bar dispensing chlorine concentration of 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be between 50-100ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC replaced sanitizer hook-up with new container of chlorine sanitizer. Warewashing machine observed dispensing chlorine sanitizer solution of 100ppm at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes, bleu cheese and in-house roasted garlic measured 46-45'F in tabletop prep cooler located opposite of cookline. PIC stated prep cooler had been stocked the night prior. Food items have been out of temperature for longer than 4 hours and were embargoed. Ambient temperature of unit observed at 41.9'F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed datemarking.---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, orContact 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul Underwood

Feb 15, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Paul U. Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Paul U. ,Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 3

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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.---Observed an employee wash their hands after touching raw beef but only washed their hands for around 5 seconds. Employee was asked to wash their hands again for at least 20 seconds before returning to work. Discussed the importance of washing hands properly by washing for at least 20 seconds. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.---Observed an employee grab raw beef, then immediately proceeded to touch burger buns without removing gloves and washing their hands. Person in charge ordered for the buns to be disposed of and for the employee to wash their hands. Discussed the importance of employees to wash their hands after handling any raw animal products and before touching any ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination. Corrected at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.---Observed cooked broccoli and cooked peppers being dated 2/8. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of these foods. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be dated if kept past 24 hours and only kept for no more than 7 days (first day made/prepared/opened +6 days after). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 1, 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 rights accepted by Paul U.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul Underwood

Jul 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed storage of michelada mixes with PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Jack P.

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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 →