Modern Margarita
B°4165 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler 85249
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88318
Score based on 9 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 history11 on record
2026
Apr 2, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded white cheese, Pico, cooked wings, and cooked onions cold holding in reach in unit on the preparation line at internal temperature of 46-48 deg F. Kitchen Manager informed the cooked onions had been cold holding from walk in unit and brought on preparation unit cold line a short time prior and discarded and placed the other food items in walk in for rapid cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the door handle for the freezer showing signs of wear. Repair or replace to provide a smooth easy to clean surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Large buildup of debris on surface of the hoods above grill area. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Oct 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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Inspector's notes
Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles in fountain drink area. PIC cleaned soda nozzles at the time of inspection. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency and cleaning methods with the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Mar 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit or creating a procedure for cleaning up bodily events with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple in use knives stored in between prepare tables. PIC moved knives to be washed, rinse, and sanitized at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2024
Nov 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles in the bar area. PIC cleaned soda nozzles at the time of inspection. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency and cleaning methods with the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken tinga with a preparation date of 11/10 stored in the reach in cooler across from the flat top. Per cook, the chicken was stored in the freezer but was unsure when it was pulled and thawed from the freezer. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC and cook, when pulling cooked food items from the freezer that the establishment needs to put a new date mark of when the item was pulled. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 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.
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed a bartender garnish a drink with a lime using their bare hands. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Advised PIC to utilize tons, gloves or single-use utensils such as toothpicks to garnish drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-301.11(C) - Priority Foundation: Minimizing Contamination from Bare Hands. 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 a final sanitizer concentration of 0ppm chlorine at the low temp dishwasher. No sanitizer observed dispensing after priming for 2-3 minutes. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized in the 3 comp sink at time of inspection. 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.
Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marisa Carbore
2023
Nov 16, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Willie Davis
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.-- Observed debris build up on all 3 soda gun nozzles at the bar. Employee removed nozzles from service to be cleaned. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--- No certified food protection manager (CFPM) available onsite at time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, there must be a CFPM on site at all times while operating. Obtain a certified food protection managers certification prior to the next routine 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Signer: Marisa Carbone
Jul 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment was closed at time of inspection. There was construction staff on site, per the construction crew the floor of the establishment dining area is being remodeled and cleaned.The establishment might be open this weekend. Inspector will follow up in a few weeks.No County legal action will result from this 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 →