Inspection Report
Desert Jade Restaurant
3215 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX AZ 85018
FD-00876
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
8/19/2025
A
0
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed significant leak at atmospheric vacuum breaker at mechanical dishwasher that was not being actively used to wash dishes and utensils during the inspection. The leak stops on its own during the wash cycle. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed layer of ice on floor of walk-in freezer that makes it difficult to clean. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 56
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Addl Notes: Observed personal beverages and lunches stored on top shelf in walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure designated areas are available for staff personal items and beverages to minimize risk of contamination of food and clean equipment. Employee moved items to lowest shelf during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed cooling methods, wood use limitation. Please ensure all wooden utensils are durable enough to be cleaned as often as needed to be kept clean to sight and touch. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was observed at mechanical dishwasher that was not actively being used - instructed person in charge (PIC) to have staff wash dishes and utensils manually at 3-compartment sink until a proper sanitizer concentration is established at the dishwasher. PIC contacted chemical company during inspection.
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.