Arizona Center for Blind

3100 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: C

Across the available record, Arizona Center for Blind has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Arizona Center for Blind's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chef take bread out of toaster and put on plate with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tile by handwash sink in kitchen and by dish wash machine. Cove missing under dishwash machine and back door. Wall under dish washing area observed to be in disrepair with holes and cracks. Broken ceiling tile above sink of coffee station of multipurpose room. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Observed 5 lights in kitchen without protective shield covering. Located above food prep area, 3-comp sink, and dishwash machine. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles

6-202.11

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed dishwash machine to measure 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Establishment uses dishwash machine as primary way to wash and sanitize dishes. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Three compartment sink was set up to sanitize dishes until machine is repaired. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(F1-2)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arizona Center for Blind last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arizona Center for Blind on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Arizona Center for Blind compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Arizona Center for Blind most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Arizona Center for Blind's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Center for Blind have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arizona Center for Blind 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 Arizona Center for Blind inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arizona Center for Blind is inspected around four times per year on average.

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