PlateScore

Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill

A°

9445 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale 85305

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405195

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

91
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

10006020252026May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed dish machine in use and dispensing chlorine sanitizer measuring less than <50ppm.Discussed with PIC that the Three compartment sink will be utilized for sanitizing dishes until machine is in good repair and able to dispense proper chlorine sanitizer levels. Discussed increasing testing frequency of sanitizer in dish machine. 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.

2025

Sep 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cheese and tomatoes in prep line cooler at 54 degrees. All items where within 4 hour limit. At time of inspection PIC moved items to working walk in cooler to maintain below 41 degrees. PIC noted that repair is coming out today. Discussed time temp monitoring also. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Cooked mac and cheese and beef in walk in cooler prepared this morning not labeled with date. At time of inspection all item were date marked. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

May 7, 2025Routine3 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding and food contact surfaces.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some organic matter buildup inside one of the beverage dispenser nozzles at the bar. Person in charge broke down the nozzle in question to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with person in charge to clean beverage dispenser nozzles at the bar daily. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several scoops and spoons in various locations stored in standing water with water temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer ranging from 80°F- 95°F. Discussed with person in charge that if the intent is to store utensils in water, the water must either be continuously running, or the water temperature must be at least 135°F or above. Person in charge removed the utensils from the water and stored the utensils in a clean, dry location. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several different pans that were stacked and stored as clean according to the person in charge. The pans were separated and were observed to still be holding trapped water inside of them. Person in charge separated the pans so that they can fully air-dry prior to stacking the pans together. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

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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 →