Inspection Report

Business Name
Olive Grove

Business Address
3014 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX AZ 85016

Permit Number
FD-23-04084

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
8/10/2026

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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.

Addl Notes: Observed a kitchen employee use gloved hands to rinse soiled dishes and place onto a rack, then use the same gloved hands to stack clean plates from a recently washed rack in the dish machine. Also observed employee use gloved hands to handle soiled dishes and load dish machine, remove gloves, then handle clean dishes, without washing hands. PIC instructed employes to wash hands. PIC will retrain employees about when to wash hands and verify that employees are following the establishment's policy. Discussed the importance of washing hands to prevent foodborne illness. Discussed washing hands when they become contaminated, such as from raw proteins, soiled surfaces etc. Hands should be washed between gloves changes, when changing tasks, etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 10

Repeat Violation

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no paper towels or means to dry hands at or near the handwashing sink next to the ware washing area. PIC provided paper towels. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing, see violation #8. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Hand washing sinks must always be stocked with hot water, soap and paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the use and cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces of equipment such as the deli slicer, can opener, ice machine, and stand mixer. Discussed the ice bath that is used during meal service. Emailed a handwashing handout and cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.

"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.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
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.