Curry Leaf Indian Market & Eatery
C°4990 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler 85249
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501527
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
An inspection on Apr 16, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Oct 13, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Owner declined in inspector in person AMC at establishment at this time and is taking AMC class emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken cold holding over containers of yogurt in the walk-in cold unit. Owner removed raw chicken from above yogurt and placed on bottom shelf. This is the third consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed large pot of Biryani rice hot holding at internal temperature of 86 deg F in kitchen area on metal rack. Manager informed the rice had been out <2 hours and reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. This is the third consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Apr 16, 2026Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above container of lentils in walk in unit. Manager removed eggs and placed below lentils. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following food items hot holding in food preparation steam table at internal temperature of 77-130 deg F fried okra, samosa, curry potato, chicken curry, cooked tomato. Manager informed the food items had been in steam table <2 hours and reheated to >165 deg F Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Y valve connected to mop sink located down stream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker with both ends connected to hoses. Manager removed Y valve from sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2025
Sep 2, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a bottle of chemicals, a metal scrub brush, and a metal container sitting in the basin of the hand wash sink. A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored above ginger, and RTE vegetables located in the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw shrimp above RTE vegetables located in the walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed biryani (rice) sitting out at room temperature in two large metal pots with an internal temperature range of 55F-51F. Per PIC, the rice has been out at room temperature for 6 hours. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit prior to next routine inspection, do not use latex gloves for food or food contact surfaces, obtain a certified food protection manager certification, creating a time as a control policy for the chutneys, and cooling methods.
This address holds 3 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →