Caris Lifesciences

4550 S 44th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Caris Lifesciences has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Caris Lifesciences' latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips available for use on-site at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of maintaining appropriate test strips on-site at all times to prevent chemical intoxication with PIC. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 11/14/25 to verify the correction

4-302.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP salmon still inside packaging being thawed inside the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing requirements with PIC. 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. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods prepared by the establishment with discard dates exceeding 7 days: Cooked orzo (10/7), marinara sauce (10/12). Also observed cooked sliced chicken and white gravy with no discard dates labeled. PIC labeled both items with discard dates at time of inspection. 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

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lidded/plastic wrapped containers of alfredo sauce (80'F) and cheese potato casserole (82'F) in the process of cooling being stored in the walk-in cooler. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caris Lifesciences last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caris Lifesciences on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Caris Lifesciences compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Caris Lifesciences most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Caris Lifesciences' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caris Lifesciences have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caris Lifesciences 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 Caris Lifesciences inspected?

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

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