Inspection Report

Business Name
Philly's Sports Grill
Business Address
4855 E WARNER RD PHOENIX AZ 85044
Permit Number
FD-45455
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/14/2026
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

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 Addl Notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be present at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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: In the reach in freezer, observed pans of potato skins, chicken, mozzarella sticks, fries, and onion rings all without covers. All foods should be covered and generally protected from contaminants. Kitchen staff placed lids on products at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 39

Repeat Violation

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Addl Notes: 2nd repeat violation. On the expo line, observed the tea machine water line and filter sitting on the floor. All potable water lines must be 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer, observed several ice wands being stored directly on the metal shelving. Ice wands are going directly in food and should be treated as food contact surfaces. Please have ice wands stored in a way that prevents contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: In the food walk in cooler, observed food debris, organic matter growth, and residues accumulating on the shelving. Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean and cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of debris, residues, organic matter, and other soils. Please have shelving cleaned and cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
In the chemical dispensers by the back handsink, observed the equipment installed with ASSE 1055 E (Elastomer or Flex) gaps. Please have the device switched to a proper ASSE 1055 Air Gap. The three compartment sink chemical dispensers are installed with the proper air gaps. // Observed no backflow prevention device on the water line for the tea machine. Instructed establishment to install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on the team machine.

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.