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B°

4261 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88868

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 31, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu to ensure no unapproved additives are used.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed a plastic bin containing Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods (whipped cream and cold foam (70°F)) on the counter of the drink station. The plastic bin containing TCS foods was sitting in a secondary plastic container with ice at the bottom, creating an air gap that prevented proper thermal conduction. Discussed proper ice bath procedures with the PIC, noting that foods must be submerged to the product level in an ice-water slurry to maintain cold holding at or below 41°F. As a corrective action, all items were relocated to a nearby cold holding unit during the inspection. 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.

Apr 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu to ensure no unapproved additives are used. Provided Maricopa County's additive guidance letter in case menu expands to include additives.

Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed that dishwasher in bar area for glassware was empty of sanitizer solution and showed 0 ppm chlorine based sanitizer when running. Person in charge replaced sanitizer with reading at 50 ppm. Advised staff to check sanitizer solution at least once during day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

Jul 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Jun 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 13, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed plastic container and knife in each respective cook line handwashing sinks. Discussed with PIC to ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Jul 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using time as control for documenting salad at server station in kitchen.

Mar 14, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Brittanie R.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Inspection Completed with Rich S.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: Not Participating,Signer: Brittanie Rieu

2023

Nov 20, 2023Routine1 coreA°

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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Luis S.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: Not Participating,Signer: Luis Santana

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. Observed portioned pre cooked chicken in large 5 gallon plastic container in walk in cooler more than 4 inches deep at 50*F. As per documentation on container chicken had been portioned by staff earlier in day Approximately 10:00am. Food items must be cooled back to 41*F rapidly. Advised person in charge to separate product to allow cooling and once cooled place in plastic container. 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 →