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Angel's Naija Cuisine

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3550 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85029

Food Establishment · Permit FD-88369

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202320242025Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 9, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 26, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history17 on record

2026

Apr 29, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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2025

Dec 2, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking of any ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods in refrigerator with either made on/opened on or discard date if held on site for more than 24 hours. Refrigerator seals have been replaced - unit holding at 37-40*F.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Floor drain for mop sink unclean (sludge like substance). Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of dirt and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Dec 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 21, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 20, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#1 — Sewage Back-up (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Floor drains in kitchen are blocked and not accepting water from mop sink and three compartment sink. Three compartment sink and mop sink can not be used at this time. Food preparation also creates back up at floor sink at three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

Sep 26, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Seal for refrigerator is still on back order, no TCS foods in refrigerator section unable to hold food at 41*F or lower.

Sep 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 2, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator is still waiting for insurance to replace unit. More freon was added and upper portion of unit is holding at 39*F, bottom portion had a temperature of 45-51*F. Bottom half cannot be used for any storage of Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods until repaired. Circulation to the bottom portion is not working. Replacement could take up to 60 days. Food must remain frozen and reheated to 165*F prior to placing at steam table for service until repaired or replaced.Reinspection to be on or before Sept 16, 2025

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed samosa (meat and vegetable) on chest freezer in kitchen at 75-80*F. As per the person in charge the items were prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight. Person in charge observed there was condensation and left out to remove the wetness. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of site visit. Observed multiple food items, roasted red peppers, fish, ribs, meat in red sauce, onions in red sauce in bottom portion of two door reach in cooler at 47-51*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of site visit.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed that the reach in refrigerator on site has a seal on bottom door that does not allow door to close tightly. Top portion of refrigerator is sealing when closed and holding at 38.7*F. Bottom door area where seal is not allowing for complete closure is holding with an ambient temperature or 43*F - 47*F. Food inside were recorded to be at 47*F to 51*F. Equipment must hold food at 41*F or lower.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be completed on or before September 2, 2025

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen chicken wings at prep sink thawing at room temperature.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed samosa (meat and vegetable) on chest freezer in kitchen at 75-80*F. As per the person in charge the items were prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight. Person in charge observed there was condensation and left out to remove the wetness. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of site visit. Observed multiple food items, roasted red peppers, fish, ribs, meat in red sauce, onions in red sauce in bottom portion of two door reach in cooler at 47-51*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of site visit.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed that the reach in refrigerator on site has a seal on bottom door that does not allow door to close tightly. Top portion of refrigerator is sealing when closed and holding at 38.7*F. Bottom door area where seal is not allowing for complete closure is holding with an ambient temperature or 43*F - 47*F. Food inside were recorded to be at 47*F to 51*F. Equipment must hold food at 41*F or lower.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be completed on or before September 2, 2025

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen chicken wings at prep sink thawing at room temperature.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 19, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed egusi with goat meat, beans, and chicken in bottom section of reach in refrigerator at 44-45*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Spoke with owner and food in back portion of refrigerator and top were observed to be 41*F. Door on refrigerator is not sealing and front food items are not able to be maintained at 41*F. AS per the owner the items were placed in the refrigerator the night before. Goat meat, beans, and chicken were discarded by owner. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unclean surfaces of internal base of chest freezers and upright refrigerators. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of spilt foods. 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore4-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed seal on bottom cabinet of reach in cooler was not allowing door to seal. Internal temperature reading on thermometer was 40 *F in center. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-401.11(C) - Core: Equipment, Cloths Washers and Dryers, and Storage Cabinets, Contamination Prevention

2024

Nov 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.As per the owner of the establishment, food is only held for 4 hours at steam table before being discarded.

Aug 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Jul 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reinspection to verify cold hold unit is able to maintain food at 41*F will be completed on or before 8/9/2024Provided documentation via email to assist with cooling of hot foods

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed rice in small upright refrigerator at 59*F - 60*F. As per the owner, rice was prepared the day before and cooled overnight in refrigerator. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or colder. Rice was embargoed and discarded at time of site visit. Observed vegetable soup in upright refrigerator at 60*F, as per the owner, soup was prepared in the morning and started cooling before placing in refrigerator. Soup was placed in freezer to rapidly cool. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed upright refrigerator in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 46*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Items that were being defrosted were placed back in other cold hold units on site. TCS foods such as rice that were in unit for more than 4 hours was discarded. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to verify cold hold unit is able to maintain food at 41*F will be completed on or before 8/9/2024

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Feb 8, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Sherifet O.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed methods to meet internal policy for documenting items using time as control.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: A,Signer: Sherifet Ogundio

Jan 31, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Attempted to conduct a routine inspection. Business closed light was on and no hours were posted on door. Will return at later time to complete an inspection.

2023

Sep 18, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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 Time as Control with new staff at establishment. Explained that if time is being used to reduce the growth of bacteria. Time food is removed from a consistent heat, temperature must be documented and food discarded after 4 hours. Or, keep food at a minimum of 135*F after reheating to 165*F.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Muniratu I.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next 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: A,Signer: Muniratu Iddriss

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed cooked and cooled meats thawing in fryer baskets (to remove ice) prior to frying. As per the person on site the items had been thawing at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, under cold flowing water, on i the microwave and immediately cooked. Items were placed in refrigerator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →