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Halal Fresh Meatz

A

1395 S Arizona Ave, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD2601031

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

81
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 72 (0 priority, 5 foundation, 3 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 72 (0 priority, 5 foundation, 3 core)May 7, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 77 (0 priority, 4 foundation, 3 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed cutting boards had many cut marks in them and appeared to be stained. Discussed ensuring cutting boards are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Also recommended getting new cutting boards or having them sanded down to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

May 7, 2026Re-Inspection4 foundation3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment obtained correct test strips. Discussed with PIC that concentration shall be between 50 and 100 ppm. Reinspection report sent by email.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken in the prep sink and two of the 3 compartments in the warewashing sink thawing chicken in standing water. Discussed with employee and PIC about thawing chicken in a separate container under cool continuously running water. Employee transferred chicken to bin and put under cool running water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wrapped fish and boxes of fish in the walk in freezer on the floor. Discussed with PIC about ensuring all food/food containers are stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed PIC did not have food manager certificate.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Additionally, all employees shall have their basic food handlers cards. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using soap and washing hands at the 3 compartment sink. Inspector had employee wash hands at the handwashing station at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed knives and scissors being stored in the handwashing sink. Employee moved items at the time of inspection. Rolling trashcan was also infront of the handwashing sink. Sink must be kept clear at all times to be available for handwashing. 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 meat grinder had debris on the blade. Discussed with PIC and employee about ensuring food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours to keep clean to sight and touch. Employee stated they use one cutter and then later use the other one. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles with a yellow and a purple chemical/liquid without having a label on the bottles. When chemicals are transferred from the original container, they should be labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Apr 30, 2026Re-Inspection5 foundation3 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment had gotten pH test strips. The correct test strips are Chlorine test strips. Employee took picture to pass along to the PIC of the difference in test strips. Obtain chlorine test strips prior to reinspection on Thursday, May 7th. Inspection report sent by email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed PIC did not have food manager certificate.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Additionally, all employees shall have their basic food handlers cards. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using soap and washing hands at the 3 compartment sink. Inspector had employee wash hands at the handwashing station at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed knives and scissors being stored in the handwashing sink. Employee moved items at the time of inspection. Rolling trashcan was also infront of the handwashing sink. Sink must be kept clear at all times to be available for handwashing. 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 meat grinder had debris on the blade. Discussed with PIC and employee about ensuring food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours to keep clean to sight and touch. Employee stated they use one cutter and then later use the other one. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles with a yellow and a purple chemical/liquid without having a label on the bottles. When chemicals are transferred from the original container, they should be labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken in the prep sink and two of the 3 compartments in the warewashing sink thawing chicken in standing water. Discussed with employee and PIC about thawing chicken in a separate container under cool continuously running water. Employee transferred chicken to bin and put under cool running water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wrapped fish and boxes of fish in the walk in freezer on the floor. Discussed with PIC about ensuring all food/food containers are stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment using chlorine bleach for sanitizing without having test strips available. Obtain test strips prior to reinspection on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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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 22, 2026Routine5 foundation3 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email. A reinspection will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026 for violation #48.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed PIC did not have food manager certificate.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Additionally, all employees shall have their basic food handlers cards. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using soap and washing hands at the 3 compartment sink. Inspector had employee wash hands at the handwashing station at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed knives and scissors being stored in the handwashing sink. Employee moved items at the time of inspection. Rolling trashcan was also infront of the handwashing sink. Sink must be kept clear at all times to be available for handwashing. 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 meat grinder had debris on the blade. Discussed with PIC and employee about ensuring food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours to keep clean to sight and touch. Employee stated they use one cutter and then later use the other one. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles with a yellow and a purple chemical/liquid without having a label on the bottles. When chemicals are transferred from the original container, they should be labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken in the prep sink and two of the 3 compartments in the warewashing sink thawing chicken in standing water. Discussed with employee and PIC about thawing chicken in a separate container under cool continuously running water. Employee transferred chicken to bin and put under cool running water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wrapped fish and boxes of fish in the walk in freezer on the floor. Discussed with PIC about ensuring all food/food containers are stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment using chlorine bleach for sanitizing without having test strips available. Obtain test strips prior to reinspection on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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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.

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →