Charcoal Grill

5830 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Charcoal Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Charcoal Grill's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two rice scoopers being set on the top of the rice cookers in-between uses. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. PIC stated that they will use a stainless steel square metal container in one of the steamers for storing in use utensils. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken hot holding at 125°F in the steam table. Staff stated the chicken had been hot holding for less than 2 hours. Alerted manager who reheated the chicken to 165°F at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control, all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Discussed the importance of adhering to the proper water fill lines on steam tables. Overfilling steam tables may result in food trays floating, causing the steam to escape. Discussed hot holding best practices and requirements with staff

3-501.16(A)(1)

Mar 7, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Discussed having additional staff certified to have appropriate coverage

2-102.12(A)

Sep 26, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lemon juice in a spray bottle near the grill used in cooking. The bottle had a warning "For industrial use. Do not drink." on the original container. Alerted manager who discarded the spray bottle at time of inspection. Establishment to obtain a food-grade spray bottle to store lemon juice. Discussed the importance of only having food-grade materials in contact with food

3-101.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the main prep table measuring 47.3°F with the min/max thermometer. TCS foods were moved to an alternative refrigerator or placed in an ice bath at time of inspection. The prep table was also adjusted to a cooler setting. The manager reached out to their third party to come out and fix the prep table. Staff to continue to use alternative refrigeration and an ice bath on the top of the prep table until the prep table is able to maintain at or below 41°F. A reinspection on the prep table will be conducted in 10 days unless electronically verified

4-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charcoal Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charcoal Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Charcoal Grill compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Charcoal Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Charcoal Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charcoal Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charcoal Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.

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