Inspection Report

Business Name
D&D Star Buffet
Business Address
3420 W Van Buren ST Phoenix AZ 85009
Permit Number
FD-71811
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/19/2026
Grade
B
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

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: Observed trays of covered raw chicken stored in racks directly above boxes of eggs in walk-in refrigeration. Discussed with operator to store raw eggs above raw chicken to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Addl Notes: Discussed with operator, after operator claimed a roach was recently observed, that the food establishment is required to have a Licensed pest control service. Operator presented a licensed pest control report dated 11/13/25. A new report shall be presented by 3/5/26 indicating target pest, treatment and findings of licensed pest control visit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: Observed Raid/ Pest Control can stored in food establishment at cook line. Discussed with operator a Licensed Pest Control is required for treatment of Pest. Operator proceeded to discard Raid can. Ensure to contact a licensed pest control for treatment of pest. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed plumed discharge line under rear prep-sink not reaching floor sink causing water to spill on floor. Ensure to repair plumbing line so that any discharge directly goes into floor sink. 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 excessive grease under prep tables and filters of exhaust hood at cook line. Excessive grease also found at cook line between equipment. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls, ceilings, filters including equipment. Maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Operator shall present a copy of a Licensed Pest Control within 2 weeks, due to operator's confirmation of recent roach activity, by 3/5/26. A re-inspection is scheduled for 3/5/26 to verify pest control report. Report shall indicate findings, target pest and treatment.

"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.