99 Ranch Market
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, 99 Ranch Market has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “shellstock, maintaining identification”, which has been cited four times.
99 Ranch Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Chandler average of 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee slaughtered raw fish and started to package fried fish at time of inspection without washing hands. Employee was stopped and educated on when to wash hands. Employee washed hands before going back to work at time of inspection
2-301.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed two back flow preventor were broken at time of inspection. Please have them repaired before re-inspection
5-205.15(A)
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing and rinsing cutting board and utensils which were due to clean just flushing with water without 3 step cleaning process. Instructed employee on proper 3 step wash, rinse, and sanitize process. Employee wash and sanitized the cutting board and utensils properly at time of inspection
4-702.11
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: Observed several dead fishes in the display tanks. Fish held in live storage shall be healthy and free of illness. Any dead or dying fish shall be immediately removed. Employees removed the dead fishes and cleaned the fish tank at time of inspection. Also observed no logs for fish tanks at time of inspection. Discussed variance requirement with general manager. Please have all logs required and have employees trained before re-inspection
8-103.12(B)
Person in charge not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge at seafood department. Employees onsite did not demonstrate adequate knowledge at time of inspection. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. General manager was called and presented at time of inspection
2-101.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal policy and training at the establishment
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Employees onsite could not provide CFM certificate at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish and raw shrimp thawing in the sinks without running water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Employee placed items in refrigerated walk-in at time of inspection
3-501.13
43
Jun 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All 3 employees in seafood department observed in several instances not washing hands after changing jobs, touching hair, and hats
2-301.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No handwashing soap available to use at sink in tank area
6-301.11
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags tags were not in chronological order and shellstock was comingled from different supplier and different types of shellstock. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Shellstock from containers may not be commingled. See violation 29. Repeat violation: 3rd
3-203.12
Toxic materials not properly labeled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Clear liquid in bulk container not labelled. All chemical containers, including the original, shall be labelled. PIC threw out product
7-101.11
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: Observed several dying fish in the display tanks. Fish held in live storage shall be healthy and free of illness. Any dead or dying fish shall be immediately removed. PIC stated dying fish and Discussed culled seafood. PIC instructed employee to remove the dying fish. Observed incomplete logs verifying live storage of fish. Logs shall be maintained that verify live storage is being conducted in accordance with the submitted and approved HACCP Plan
8-103.12(B)
Raw animal food offered for unassisted consumer self-service
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of live crab being available for consumer self- service. Live animals shall not be available for consumer self- service. Employee removed the crab from customer self-service
3-306.13(B)(C)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen roe, cooked frozen Krab, and cooked whelk salad thaw at room temperature
3-501.13
50
Mar 3, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of standing water in the walk in cooler. Observed significant build up on the floors of the back prep area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed significant scoring on the cutting boards used for fish slaughtering and deep scoring that may be difficult to clean and allow for bacterial growth. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-501.12
90
Feb 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete logs verifying live storage of fish. Logs shall be maintained that verify live storage is being conducted in accordance with the submitted and approved HACCP Plan
8-103.12(A)
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no last sold date on shellstock tags provided and tags were not in chronological order. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. with person in charge (PIC), separated shellstock tags for the past 90 days, separated tags by supplier and placed in chronological order
3-203.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed significant scoring on the cutting boards used for fish slaughtering and deep scoring that may be difficult to clean and allow for bacterial growth. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of standing water in the walk in cooler. Observed significant build up on the floors of the back prep area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan
Inspector notes: Observed several dying tilapia and tilapia with scale lesions in the display tanks. Fish held in live storage shall be healthy and free of illness. Any dead or dying fish shall be immediately removed. PIC stated dying fish and slaughtered and placed on ice for service to customers. Discussed culled seafood pulled from tanks must be discarded and cannot be slaughtered and sold to customers. PIC instructed employee to remove the dying fish. Observed incomplete logs verifying live storage of fish. Logs shall be maintained that verify live storage is being conducted in accordance with the submitted and approved HACCP Plan. Correct prior to reinspection on 02/10 to verify logs have been completed from 01/29 - 02/10. 3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Addl Notes: Observed live manila and cherry stone clams and snails in tanks for sale. A variance is required for operating a molluscan shellfish life-support system display tank used to store or display shellfish that are offered for human consumption. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Employees discarded shellfish at time of inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted on 2/10/25 to ensure wet storage of seafood has been halted
8-103.12(A)
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Inspector notes: Observed no last sold date on the shell stock tags provided and tags were not in chronological order and shellstock was comingled from different supplier and different types of shellstock. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Shellstock from containers may not be commingled. Employee discarded shellstock. See violation 29
3-203.12
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged raw fish fully thawed for sale still in the reduced oxygen packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water
3-501.13
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed significant scoring on the cutting boards used for fish slaughtering and deep scoring that may be difficult to clean and allow for bacterial growth. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-501.12
Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish being thawed in the rinse compartment of the three compartment sink. Advised PIC should be using the food prep sink available to thaw foods. If a warewashing sink is used to wash produce or thaw food, the sink shall be cleaned as specified under § 4-501.14 before and after each time it is used to wash produce or thaw food. sinks used to wash or thaw food shall be sanitized as specified under part 4-7 before and after using the sink to wash produce or thaw food. PIC relocated thawing fish at time of inspection
4-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of standing water in the walk in cooler. Observed significant build up on the floors of the back prep area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
64
Nov 14, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish cleaning and cutting utensils in a red sanitizing bucket filled with water. PIC stated that utensils used for raw fish are cleaned every 24 hours. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing including utensils and cutting boards. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-602.11(A-D)
Shellstock Identification; Tags Present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no shellstock tags present for geoduck clams located in the shellfish tank. PIC stated that geoduck clams never come with a tag. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Offered the option to discard geoduck clams or provide a tag by reinspection. PIC stated that geoduck will be sent back to distributer
3-202.18(A)
Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish being thawed under running water in a three compartment sink. PIC was unsure of sanitizing procedure before/after thawing animal product. Prep sinks shall be used to thaw raw animal products if available. If a warewashing sink is used to wash produce or thaw food, the sink shall be cleaned as specified under § 4-501.14 before and after each time it is used to wash produce or thaw food. sinks used to wash or thaw food shall be sanitized as specified under part 4-7 before and after using the sink to wash produce or thaw food. PIC instructed worker to move thawing fish to prep sink and sanitize three compartment sink
4-501.16
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed couple of hand washing stations paper towel in disrepair. informed manager. all serviced by staff during the inspection. corrected
6-301.12
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Inspector notes: Observed in te seafood market, assorted shellfish, refrigerated. inquired about the tags kept on site. manager found 3 tags, including Aug 9th. discussed the provision of maintaining the shipping tags for a minimum of 90 days
3-203.12
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 99 Ranch Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 99 Ranch Market on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 99 Ranch Market?
Across the inspection record, “shellstock, maintaining identification” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 99 Ranch Market.
How does 99 Ranch Market compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
99 Ranch Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.
Has 99 Ranch Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 99 Ranch Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 99 Ranch Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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