Handel's Ice Cream
A3025 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503510
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history3 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed many ice cream scoops between use stored in the container of ice cream with the ice cream scoop handle making direct contact with the ice cream at the time of inspection. 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
Feb 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed front handwash sink water did not get hotter than room temperature after several minutes of continuous operation. 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. Instructed PIC to use other handwash sink until water temperature at front sink was corrected. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 y-valve attached to end of mop sink downstream from AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) system. A chemical dispenser was also attached to the y valve at time of inspection. Mop sink was not in use and was on with continuous pressure at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers, Y-valves, and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Disconnected Y-valve from mop sink and spoke to PIC about approved methods of attaching/removing the chemical dispenser from the mop 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 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: storage of employee personal belongings, in unit thermometers
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the ice cream freezers. 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 provision 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 in-use three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer levels below 50ppm at the time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer levels shall be between 50-100ppm. Instructed PIC to add sanitizer to three compartment sink and properly sanitize food-contact surfaces 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.
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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 →