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3501 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88597

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the handwashing sink nearest the three-compartment sink without soap available. An employee replaced the soap at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. ALL handwashing sinks must be maintained unobstructed and accessible Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. Also instructed staff to obtain their food handlers certificate.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

2025

Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking of opened containers of commercially process foods (cakes). Once opened product must be marked with date opened or date to discard.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen chicken in food prep sink at room temperature. Chicken was placed in tote and submerged in flowing water.

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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.

Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed portioned green and red salsa's in small glass front refrigerator at 46*F - 50*F. Observed portioned carrots and peppers in small glass door refrigerator at 48*F, 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Advised staff to check food temperatures using a metal stem thermometer during hours of operation.

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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 foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small glass door refrigerator holding salsas, cans of soda, carrots/peppers with an ambient internal temperature of 44.6*F. 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. Refrigerator had large amount of frost/ice. Defrost and verify that unit can hold food at 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Temperature Control of Safety (TCS) were removed from refrigerator and placed in sandwich prep cooler.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

May 6, 2024Routine1 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.Reminded owner of importance of stirring food when cooling in walk in cooler or placing in metal containers no deeper than 4 inches (Broth) - product at 135*FDiscussed defrosting small counter top glass door refrigerator (ambient temperature 40*F)Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Orlando H.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: A,Signer: Orlando Hoz

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed frozen pre-processed sliced cooked beef thawing in food prep sink without being fully submerged. Packaging was placed in container and submerged while thawing under cold running water. Product temperature must nit exceed 70*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 9, 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.Discussed practice of partially cooking chicken to season and then verifying chicken reaches 165*F when cooked to order.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Orlando H.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Award: A,Signer: Orlando Hernandez

2023

Sep 7, 2023Routine2 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Orlando H.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Owners are in the process of taking the Certified Food Protection Manager Class and exam. El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación. Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede: • Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o • Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan) Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.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: Orlando Hernandez

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed chorizo thawing at room temperature on prep table. Foods may be thawed in the refrigerator, submerged under cold running water or in the microwave and cooked immediately. Chorizo was placed under cold runner water to complete thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer solution for wiping cloths at < 50 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Water was tossed and new made with a concentration of 100 ppm. Chlorine bases sanitizer to be between 50 - 100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →