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Angie's Lobster

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13670 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise 85379

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89100

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

87
Good

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2026 — Routine — score 63 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 5, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 5, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The hand sink on drive-thru side of the kitchen has been reinstalled and is supplied with hot water, soap, and paper towels. The ice scoop & bucket are being stored in a sanitary manner. In addition, clean linens are now being stored in the back manager's office. The sodium hypochlorite chemical dispenser used for lettuce washing is still dispensing solution registering 200ppm. Instructed staff to continue refraining from using the chemical solution until the dispenser has been recalibrated.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager present on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Verified General Manager and newly promoted Assistant Manager are certified. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

Aug 22, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics/requirements with the person in charge: 1) Using Time-As-A-Control for the par-cooked potatoes 2) conducting additional deep cleaning of the physical premises 3) re-evaluating frequency of hood cleaning services 4) storage of in-use utensils (ice scoop & bucket) 5) surface characteristics (drive thru door frame) *Reinspection for Priority Foundation Violation #10, 5-203.11, will occur on, or before, Saturday September 5th.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager present on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Verified General Manager and newly promoted Assistant Manager are certified. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed line cook staff fail to wash hands in between changing gloves. 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. Instructed manager to provide additional training to staff in regard to hand washing. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing hand sink, where initially required to be at time of permit approval, located on side of kitchen containing cook line and drive thru window. The removal of the hand sink is leading to observed hand washing violations at the time of inspection. Per district manager, approval was given to remove hand sink, but further investigation was not able to verify approval. The establishment shall reinstall the hand sink in it's original location and maintain it fully supplied with hot water of 100°F, hand soap, and paper towels to promote proper hand washing practices. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. *Reinspection will occur on, or before, Saturday September 5th.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment conducting washing of lettuce using a chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution exceeding proper concentrations. Observed lettuce sitting in a chlorine bleach solution at a concentration of 200 parts per million (ppm). Per manager, establishment uses their 2-compartment prep sink to cut lettuce, place in chlorine bleach solution (in first compartment) with ice added, and then place into secondary compartment for final rinse with water before spinning the lettuce and placing in walk-in refrigerator for storage. At time of inspection, the process was flipped on accident and lettuce was sitting in bleach solution at final step intended to be spun and stored in walk-in. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 21 CFR 173.315. Manager discarded the lettuce at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Observed clean linens and employees aprons being stored inside the employee restroom. Clean linens and aprons shall not be stored in toilet rooms to prevent contamination of linens. Discussed moving the linens to the back office with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

May 29, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed steak cooked at clam shell grill area only being cooked to 127-134*F. Whole muscle steak must be cooked to an internal temperature to 145*F. Staff are taking temperatures to ensure steak is cooked to 145*F using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Manger notified DM to recalibrate grill

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

2025

Jul 23, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of deep cleaning kitchen.

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

Inspector's notes

Floors of kitchen area as well as walk-in have large amount of debris build up. Walls behind prep areas, storage racks and inside refrigeration units have large accumulation of food matter and grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 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

Jan 27, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

In back prep area, observed all cutting boards with deep scores and heavy wear. Have boards replaced or resurfaced.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

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

Inspector's notes

Throughout kitchen and prep areas, observed build up of food debris, grease or other matter in the following areas: walls and floors under and behind equipment, bag in box rack and in the walk-in under storage racks. Have areas cleaned and maintained at a frequency to prevent build up.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 17, 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.Emailed inspection report.Discussed methods to minimize risk of cross contamination. 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: Jose E. G.

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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 →