Afghan Traditional Restaurant
B2935 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment · Permit FD2503331
Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Inspection history1 on record
2026
Jan 28, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) when to wash hands/change gloves. Reviewed cooling/reheating temperature requirements. Reviewed that food shall be stored in food safe containers/material. Discussed cleaning frequency and using cloths stored in sanitizer buckets to wipe down surfaces throughout establishment. Provided handout for when to wash, CFPM providers, cooling, cooling methods, and food storage.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager present 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 handwash sink in both bathrooms to have no paper towels and one bathroom to have no hand soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provisions and soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 goat meat (60-65*F), chicken (115*F), beef (89*F), and pasta sauce (115*F) being hot held. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Person in charge stated all foods were made 2 hours ago, cooled, then put in hot holding unit. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment to have candy/deep frying thermometer ranging temperature of 100*F-400*F available at establishment. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Explained to PIC what range of temperatures need to be checked with thermomether. PIC had staff member buy digital thermometer at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed food accumulation on stove stop, prep table, microwave door, and bread maker. 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
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →