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AZ Deli Grill

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3111 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404863

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

89
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026May 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 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 history3 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 light fixture hanging loose from ceiling above main food prep area. Discussed with person in charge importance of maintaining all floors, walls, and ceilings such that it is smooth and easily cleanable to prevent material buildup between light fixture and ceiling. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 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 21, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee washing dishes at a 3-compartment sink by washing, rinsing, then placing to air dry without a sanitization step. Educated PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Educated PIC on the proper set up of a 3-compartment sink with a wash, rinse, and sanitizer basin before placing to air dry. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Educated PIC that all food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Observed accumulated dried food debris on a deli slicer blade and sheath. Per PIC the deli slicer had not been used in 24hrs, last used to slice deli meats. Educated PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Educated PIC that all food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a covered rice cooker bowel in the walk-in with rice from the day before with an internal temperature of 71*F. Internal temperature of rice registered with an internal probe thermometer. Per PIC the rice was cooked the night before, removed from hot holding, then placed directly into the walk-in with the tight fitting lid on the container. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Provided education methods on cooling and cooling methods. Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

May 22, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures with PIC at time of inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged fruit cups with cut melon in front area refrigerator without any labels. Advised Owner that all packaged foods must be labeled with the following information: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →