PlateScore

Neutral Ground Lounge

A°

4602 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504442

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602026Jan 21, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 21, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed consumer advisory requirement with PIC.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In the hot holding station, observed a cream sauce, Hollandaise sauce (egg), and melted butter having internal temperatures of 120-128*F. Person in charge states these foods were placed for hot holding less than 2 hours prior to the 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. 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.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →