Aftermath

1534 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Aftermath appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Aftermath on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed low-temp chlorine-sanitizer dishwasher equipped with quaternary ammonium sanitizer in use at establishment. When chemical methods are used to sanitize food-contact surfaces, the manufacturer's recommendations for sanitization must be followed. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge relocated all warewashing to three-bay sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized until dishwasher can be supplied with chlorine sanitizer

4-501.114(A-E)

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked quinoa and sliced canteloupe in reach-in cooler with date marks from over a week prior. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher in the the back kitchen and at the bar operate with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer

4-501.114(A-E)

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment not maintaining shellstock tags in chronological order thereby limiting the ablility to verify proper record retention for past 90 days

3-203.12

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Observed establishment vaccum seal fish onsite, fish is portioned from bulk and held in vaccum sealed state for more than 48-72 hrs

3-502.11

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by the warewashing area

6-301.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of soils along beverage lines in the walk-in cooler, on the walls and ceiling, and the fan covers. Discussed cleaning frequency

6-501.12

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsas under time as a control and not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. The person in charge stated the salsa had been brought out from the walk in cooler less than 1 hour ago and labeled the time accordingly

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw tuna served as ready to eat with no disclosure to the consumer advisory added on the menu. The person in charge added a disclosure to all the menus at the time of inspections. Disccussed both disclosure and reminder portions of the consumer advisory

3-603.11

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Observed establishment using ROP method of storing fish. Establishment does not have a variance approval for ROP packaging at the time of inspecection. Establishment preps and portions fresh fish in ROP packaging then freezes and stores the ROP fish for time period that may exceed 72 hours thawing for service. Comment: 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

3-502.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aftermath last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aftermath on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aftermath?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aftermath.

How does Aftermath compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Aftermath most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Aftermath's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aftermath have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aftermath means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aftermath inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aftermath is inspected around four times per year on average.

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