The Green Woodpecker
A°3110 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85013
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87841
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 20, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Person in charge emailed photo of probe thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about monitoring test strip expiration dates and reviewed date marking. Emailed CFPM certificate providers as well as dog friendly patio requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Person in charge was unable to provide probe thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 10 day re-inspection required.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
2025
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa, beans, and pastor held beyond the 7 day date mark. Beans made on 7/3 Pastor made on 7/1 and salsa made on 6/27 with todays date being 7/10. Had person in charge discard items upon inspection held past the 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation and cold holding for desserts with PIC.
2024
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed proper maintenance of handwashing sinks. ---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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mya Creamer
Feb 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # 21, 3-501.18 has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. PIC declined.OF NOTE: Discussed proper storage of scooping equipment for food. Provided datemarking resources 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, 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Mya Creamer
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 red sanitizer bucket being stored in handwashing sink located by the cooking equipment in front house. Handwashing sinks must be used for no other purpose than handwashing. PIC removed sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation 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 single container of pimento cheese (made with tomatoes) dated 1/31 in front beer cooler unit. Also observed multiple containers of pimento cheese dated 2/7 in walk-in unit. All containers of pimento cheese were embargoed as all containers of pimento cheese were past 7 days and PIC discarded items at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked within the first 24 hours of prep and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered --- Observed covered receptacle not present in either unisex bathroom located at the establishment. All women/unisex bathrooms must be provided with a covered receptacle. PIC was instructed to provide covered receptacles in the bathrooms prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Discussed with PIC to have a time stamp/log of time the meat is put on the spit with an end time of 4 hours. When the 4 hours are reached, cut the rest of the meat and cook thoroughly. Meat can be held hot on flat top. Also discussed not putting the meat through a cooling process and discard at the end of each day. 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 14,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Nate Diedrich
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 establishment made, arbol salsa, tomatillo salsa, and avocado salsa in the front beer cooler and back walk-in, each with the discard dates of 11/26, 12/1 and 12/5. Also observed was pimento cheese dated 12/4. The arbol salsa, tomatillo salsa, pimento cheese and avocado salsa was embargoed at the time of inspection. Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment >>>Observed al pastor on a non-continuously rotating spit in the kitchen in the bar. The al pastor has uneven heating temperatures of 119*F to 72*F. Discussed with PIC the spit needs to be continuously rotating when Temperature control for safety (TCS) items are being used on the spit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →