Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

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4723 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-90274

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. //// Discussed obtaining a drip pan. It was ordered prior to end of inspection. //// Discussed air gaps at chemical dispensers.

Feb 19, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Feb 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Did not find an ASSE 1013 on the waterline for the soda machine. Instructed establishment to switch the current device out for an ASSE 1013 backflow preventer. The current device is an ASSE 1022 and these are not approved for high hazard, pressurized machines. ////// Observed E gaps (elastomer gaps) on the chemical dispensers at the mop sink. Chemical dispensers should have true air gaps. Instructed establishment to have the E gaps changed to full air gaps. ///// Discussed replacing drip pan on hood vent.

2025

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about time control, and outside catering events.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-304.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touching raw bacon with gloves, then touching veggies cutting knife, walkin fridge door handle and other clean surfaces in the kitchen. Manager had employee stop, throw away bacon, and sanitize all touched surfaces. Ensure that cabbage and ready to eat foods are prepared before raw bacon steps are started.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.11 - Priority: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils and Linens. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

2024

Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with gloves grab some foil that fell on the ground, threw foil away, then proceeded to touch clean dishes to start a new food dish. Manager told employee to stop, clean dishes and wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring whenever touching items that are on the ground. 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. Talked to manager about handwashing techniques.

Jan 30, 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.**Talked to manager about plumbing backflow and AVB at mop sink. Sent manager handout.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: John Maietta

#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 bucket being stored inside basin at back hand sink. Manager removed the bucket. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. 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 →