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Bull King Steak House

A

5795 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501078

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

94
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 27, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Sep 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 27, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken and beef being thawed on a table back of house inside the original container. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed all the meat inside walk in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a heavy buildup of food debris and grease throughout the exhaust hoods on the cook line. 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.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed no light inside walk in freezer. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. PIC was made aware and put in a work order for the lights. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jun 4, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed wiping cloth use.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed mechanical dishwasher back of house testing at 0 ppm of chlorine after multiple run cycles. Inspector advised PIC to utilize three compartment sink until the mechanical dishwasher is served and testing at 50-100ppm. The dishwasher is to be checked each morning on the first cycle of dishes. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sent to the three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC contacted Ecolab to schedule a repair at time of inspection. 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no light inside walk in freezer. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. PIC was made aware and put in a work order for the lights. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →