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BJ's Restaurant

A°

7151 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88834

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 14, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed the establishment using a specialized process to cook their pork chops and tri tip. Instructed the establishment to send written procedures to the inspector for review. Variance applications may be required.

May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed testing temps of the dishwashing machine. Discussed maintaining Parasite destruction forms for all fish sold undercooked.

Jan 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about silicone uses, illness policy, pest control equipment, and hand sink requirements.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed spray bottles in the mop sink area without a label. Manager threw out the container. Ensure that all toxic spray bottles have labels to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed facility had whipped cream container on the ground, then employee picked it up, and used for food products. Manager had employee throw the foods away. Ensure that food/food equipment is stored up and off the ground by at least 6 inches. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee in the kitchen eating at the wait station area, away from employee break room and while in kitchen area. Manager had employee stop. Ensure that eating of foods does not happen in the kitchen while engaging in food activities. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at the deep fryers adding raw chicken to the fryers, then removing gloves, and adding new gloves, and touching plates for ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection.

May 21, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect within 10 days. **Talked to staff about dog friendly patio requirements. Confirmed email with manager.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alexandria C.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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 carts stored in front of hand sink in the kitchen by pizza oven. Manager removed the carts. Ensure that hand sinks stay open and accessible at all times. 2nd repeat violations. Corrected at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 83F water from the hot faucet at bar hand sink. Talked to manager about hot water requirements. Ensure that each sink is capable of 100F hot water at all times. Repair within 10 days and send picture of 100F water at that station. before re-inspection. :

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection ---Observed a shut off hose nozzle at the end of the hose attached to an AVB supplied mop sink. Manager removed the shut off nozzle, and talked to staff about plumbing requirements. Ensure that there is no shut off device downstream of the AVB on the mop sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 31, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonathan Hoffman

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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 container of clean utensils stored on top of hand sink basin. Physical facility was unable to be used currently. Manager removed the container. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 2, 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.**Talked to manager about datemarking policy, time control, and food manager licenses.Confirmed email with manager.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer Shade

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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 →