Inspection Report

Business Name
AZ Pho and Grill
Business Address
885 N 54TH ST CHANDLER AZ 85226
Permit Number
FD-81007
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
4/24/2025
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 10

Repeat Violation

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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: This is the 2nd repeat violation. Observed a recently added reverse osmosis system with a water faucet added to the handwashing sink in the bar. Handwashing sinks must not be used for any purposes other than handwashing. Instructed manager to have the RO system and filtered water faucet removed from the handwashing sink. Upon Re-inspection, no changes have been made to the handwashing sink or RO system. Please have the R/O system removed or submit a remodel application. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed a large amount of grease, food debris, and other soils on the floors under the equipment on the cook line. Observed food debris on the floors of the walk in cooler. Floors must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to preclude any soils or food debris to accumulate. Please have floors cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Violation #48 has been corrected. Violation #10 has NOT been corrected.
Establishment has added a reverse osmosis system to their handwashing sink in the front prep area. Establishment has not removed the system as instructed. If you wish to keep the system, please submit a remodel application within 5 business days.
Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

"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.