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LIX Uptown Ice Cream

A

3343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89263

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.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2026 — 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 history9 on record

2026

May 27, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at main handwash sink. Person in charge stated they were just waiting on a part to fully repair it. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

May 14, 2025Routine2 priorityC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed milk, heavy whipping cream, and whipped cream with temperatures between 51 to 52*F in a reach-in cooler in the front of house at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC) all items were left in the cooler from the day prior and were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler at 51.4*F at time of inspection. Establishment had multiple other working coolers and freezers able to keep food at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Establishment stated they would discontinue use of the non-working cooler until it is able to keep tcs food items at 41*F or below. 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. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed sprayer nozzle spring broken and sprayer nozzle going into the basin of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about fixing sprayer nozzle at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/19/2025.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

2024

Oct 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best practices for employee foods.

May 28, 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.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Provided bodily fluid kit guidance via email.---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, orContact 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Richard Dolan

Mar 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Conversation with owner via text in regards to operating hours. Establishment currently short-staffed and does not have regular opening hours per owner. Owner stated establishment expected to open regularly at noon on weekdays starting April 1st 2024.

Mar 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Inspector tried to call operator at phone number provided on file and was redirected to voicemail. Left operator a text and an email to follow up on opening hours. Inspector will return at a later date.

2023

Oct 3, 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.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Richard Dolan

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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 →