the chill spot Mexican buffet
A°10215 N 28th Dr, Phoenix 85051
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503546
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history3 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 11, 2026Routine3 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment shall provide food probe thermometer and accurate sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 8/21/26. Discussed food and medicine storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils stored in kitchen handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink and prep room handwash sink. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) relocated utensils blocking handwash sink and provided paper towels 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no food probe thermometer. PIC not able to provide food probe thermometer during time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Establishment shall provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection on 8/21/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed expired sanitizer test strips from 2024 and 2022 at 3-compartment sink. PIC not able to provide accurate test strips at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Establishment shall provide accurate sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 8/21/26. 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.
Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →