Afghan Traditional Restaurant

2935 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Afghan Traditional Restaurant trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed goat meat (60-65*F), chicken (115*F), beef (89*F), and pasta sauce (115*F) being hot held. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Person in charge stated all foods were made 2 hours ago, cooled, then put in hot holding unit. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in both bathrooms to have no paper towels and one bathroom to have no hand soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provisions and soap for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Food thermometer not available or accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to have candy/deep frying thermometer ranging temperature of 100*F-400*F available at establishment. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Explained to PIC what range of temperatures need to be checked with thermomether. PIC had staff member buy digital thermometer at time of inspection

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager present 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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food accumulation on stove stop, prep table, microwave door, and bread maker. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Afghan Traditional Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Afghan Traditional Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Afghan Traditional Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Afghan Traditional Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Afghan Traditional Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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