Angry Pepper

B°

4902 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert 85298

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502702

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.

Poor

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

An inspection on May 18, 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 Nov 14, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Aug 26, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a large trash bin was placed in front of the hand wash sink in the kitchen. All hand wash sink must be accessible at all times. Manager moved the trash bin away from the hand wash sink at time of inspection. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a meat slicer stored as clean with dry meat debris on the blade. Discussed cleaning frequency with manager. Manager dissembled the meat slicer and put on ware wash station for cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

May 28, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

May 18, 2026Routine4 priority3 foundation1 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Re-inspection for sanitizer strips 5/28/2026

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed rice hot holding in warmer at internal temperature of 70 deg F. Cook discarded rice and prepared new rice during inspection. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw pork stored directly above cooked sweet and sour chicken in walk in unit. Cook placed raw pork on bottom shelf during inspection. 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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen employee wash hands in the preparation sink without using soap. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands in the employee hand sink using proper procedure. Employee washed hands using correct procedure during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Soap was not available at back employee hand sink. Manager supplied soap during inspection. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut cabbage and tofu cold holding at internal temperature of 55 deg F in the top portion of the reach in unit, cook placed in walk in. Observed ducks hanging on skewers and cold holding at internal temperature of 70 deg F. Cook informed inspector the ducks had been hanging above skewers above grill for a short period of time and placed in walk in for rapid cooling. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a can of insect spray in storage area in kitchen. Manager discarded insect spray. Pest control must be conducted with a liscenced pest control operator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer strips not available for testing chlorine concentration for three compartments sink and sanitizer buckets. Provide sanitizer strips. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Large buildup of debris on the vent hoods above grill. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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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 →