Inspection Report
Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant
3841 E Thunderbird RD Phoenix AZ 85032
FD-03289
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
2/11/2026
B
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 16
Repeat Violation
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Addl Notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter in the ice machine by the shoot and light brown organic matter build up on soda guns at the time of inspection. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 38
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: Observed multiple flies in the kitchen at the time of inspection flying around open food items. Establishment must maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests and eliminating harborage conditions. Discussed with cook approved pest control methods at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 47
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.14 - Priority: Copper, Use Limitation
Addl Notes: Observed used copper lined cups at the bar area at the time of inspection. Copper and copper alloys such as brass may not be used in contact with a food that has a Ph below 6. PIC was instructed to remove and not use cooper lined copper mugs/drinkware at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Comments/Details
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed with PIC: cleaning frequency of walk-in cooler floor and other non-food contact areas and equipment, consumer advisory handout was provided
"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.