City of Spice
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, City of Spice has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
City of Spice's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach on the handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink at the front of house and the handwashing sink by the ice machine without handwashing soap at the time of inspection. 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 soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed dripping water from the 3-compartment sink valve in back-of-house. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC was already aware of the issue and stated the parts have been ordered to be able to fix the leak
5-205.15(B)
95
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed shell eggs stored above cabbage mix and yogurt in the walk-in cooler at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler containers of cooked noodles, cooked rice, cooked chickpeas and stewed meats all without date marks. Per employee, noodles had been cooked 6 days prior, rice was cooked 2 days prior, and chickpeas and meat were pulled from freezer 2 days prior. Additionally observed in prep table reach-in cooler containers of cooked chickpeas and cooked potato dosa filling without date marks; employee stated they had been cooked 2 days prior. 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). Instructed employee to add date marks to items. PIC was sent handout on date marking guidelines
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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)
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer levels in the low-temp chlorine dishwashing machine to be 0 ppm as tested on chlorine test strips. Dishwashing machine was run and primed multiple times, but sanitizer was not being pulled into the machine. Instructed PIC to use 3-compartment sink to manually sanitize all wares until the dishwashing machine is fixed. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels, including keeping a sanitizer concentration log
4-501.114(A-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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)
82
Sep 11, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer levels in the low-temp chlorine dishwashing machine to be 0 ppm as tested on chlorine test strips. Dishwashing machine was run and primed multiple times, but sanitizer was not being pulled into the machine. PIC called to have the dishwashing machine serviced at time of inspection. Instructed PIC to use 3-compartment sink to manually sanitize all wares until the dishwashing machine is fixed. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was City of Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City of Spice on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City of Spice?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City of Spice.
How does City of Spice compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
City of Spice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has City of Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City of Spice have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City of Spice 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 City of Spice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City of Spice is inspected around five times per year on average.
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