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Dirtbags Phoenix

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4801 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404740

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

84
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 5, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 6, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dish machine sanitizer.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up occurring in the keg walk-in cooler on the keg lines and underneath the shelving. Observed build-up occurring on the shelving and compressor fans in the kitchen walk-in cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd repeat.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 2, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at the only handwashing sink in the back of house. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will change batteries for soap dispenser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 0ppm chlorine sanitizer in the back of house dish machine, actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed then tested correctly. Discussed daily sanitizer priming. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3rd consecutive repeat.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up occurring on and inside of equipment in the back of house, on the ceiling vents, and on the floor underneath equipment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed cleaning schedule. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Dec 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine in kitchen measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Chemical bottle was replaced at time and lines were primed. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Sep 4, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed safe raw food storage, and consumer advisory.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Mechanical warewashing machine in kitchen measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Chemical bottle was replaced at time and lines were primed. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed pasta in prep top cooler date marked 8/23, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing station in the kitchen area without soap.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed in the reach in cooler across from the grill line cooked Cavetappi pasta with a use by date of 2/16/25, and in the walk in cooler observed homemade 1000 island dressing and homemade ranch with a use by date of 2/16/25.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector embargoed the food product.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed in the kitchen area in the ceiling the ventilation system with heavy dust build up. Ventilation system shall be free of dust and debris accumulation to prevent the contamination of food product, food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.12 - Core: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents

2024

Oct 18, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory - Correction via Electronic Means

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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 →