Inspection Report
Original Hamburger Works
2801 N 15TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85007
FD-02954
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
9/16/2026
Not Participating
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Addl Notes: Observed 48°F internal temperature of shredded cheese inside cooler used for non-TCS condiments on prep line. Per person in charge (PIC), shredded cheese was taken from walk-in cooler and placed into non-TCS condiment cooler one hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Container of shredded cheese was placed on time as control with policy establishment already follows for self service burger condiment line at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11 - Priority: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Addl Notes: Observed container of cut lemon slices for customer self-service next to tea dispenser without tongs or cover to container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Food shall be protected by packaging, counter service line, sneeze guards, display case or other effective means. Exceptions include nuts in shell; whole, raw fruits, vegetables intended for hulling/peeling, or washing by consumer. PIC had food employee provide tongs and container cover at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 47
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed bar dish machine in disrepair. Bar dish machine was not being used at time of inspection. Bar had sanitizer and test strips for 3-compartment sink at bar. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair bar dish machine to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of food debris underneath storage equipment in dry storage room, along walk-in beer cooler and walk-in freezer fan covers, and along walls above cash register. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this 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.