Clarendale

3233 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Clarendale 10 times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Clarendale is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed several fruit flies in the warewashing area and on the ceiling outside of the walk-in cooler. PIC is aware of the fruit flies and is actively working on eliminating or limiting harborage conditions such as standing water, soil/grease, build-up in drains etc. The next pest control visit/treatment is scheduled on 2/20. The invoice can be provided by email for the re-inspection. Re-inspection 10 days
6-501.111(C)
90
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed house-made tuna salad (dated 1/3), house-made spinach/artichoke dip (dated 1-2), and house-made salsa verde (dated 1-2) in reach-in refrigerators on the cook-line/servers area. The TCS foods observed to be held 3-4 days past the discard date. PIC discarded the TCS foods, see embargo form. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed TCS food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours, and while the food is under the control of the food establishment. Based on a predictive growth curve modeling program for Listeria monocytogenes, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food may be kept at 41F, for a total of 7 days. Adding 6 to day one (6+1) determines the discard date
3-501.18
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed several (50+) fruit flies in the following areas: soda room, ware wash room, the back prep area and the bakery prep area. PIC is aware of the fruit flies and is actively working on eliminating or limiting harborage conditions such as standing water, soil/grease, build-up in drains etc. The next pest control visit/treatment is scheduled on 1/16. The invoice can be provided by email for the re-inspection. Re-inspection 10 days
6-501.111(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed several metal and plastic pans stored as clean on racks near the cook-line and a clean rack in the ware washing area, with food debris/soil on the inside food contact surfaces. The pans are used to store TCS foods. PIC moved the soiled dishes to be rewashed and sanitized. PIC will retrain employees to pre-clean dishes as necessary and to inspect the dishes for cleanliness prior to storing as clean. TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment
4-601.11(A)
70
Dec 15, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe inside main walk in unit on speed rack to left of unit fans observed raw ground beef patties stored directly above open raw bacon sheets. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw bacon to be above raw beef patties. Also observed on another speed rack with raw ground beef stored directly above raw pork. PIC moved raw pork to be above raw beef patties. ===Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. 2nd Consecutive violation
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed main high temperature dish machine consistently reaching only 150*F-152*F with inspector min/max thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed temperatures observed. PIC has put in work order to correct high temperature dish machine. All food equipment and containers will need to sanitized at working three compartment sink. =====Food safety high temperature needs to be 160*F with min/max thermometer. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed multiple small and medium sized metal pans with white; yellow, brown organic matter on inside and outside. Observed white organic matter residue on clean food contact clear plastic containers on inside and outside. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have dish washers re-wash and sanitize all food contact containers listed. ==========Clean to sight and touch
4-501.114(A-E)
74
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe inside main walk in unit on top of speed rack to left of unit observed clear bag with baked bread. Observed on bread excessive blue organic matter growing on sides of baked bread. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved bread bag and discarded. ===Condition - food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe inside main walk in unit on speed rack to left of unit observed open raw fish stored directly above ready to eat turkey and ham. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw fish from cooked tcs foods listed. ===Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed large tray of cut cantaloupe and melon fruit salad stored in bottom shelf of two door refrigerator with internal temperature of 52*F-54*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the employee prepared the cut salad 1-2 hours prior to inspection start time. Temperature of upright unit indicated 43*F; min/max read 42.7*F-44.4*F on bottom shelves. Directed employee to place cut cantaloupe to main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. Verified after 1 hour. ====improper Cooling method used
3-501.15(A)
67
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Sick employee not excluded or restricted from work (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service worker inside kitchen areas with blue bandage on right hand index finger. Notified Person IN Charge(PIC). PIC directed employee to put on gloves when working inside kitchen areas and food preparation. Bandage was used to cover up bleeding cut.===
2-201.12
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using high temperature dish machine. Log has not been used since Novembre 2024. Unit indicates wash temp as 153. After three checks all temperatures with inspector min/max thermometer was 153*F-154*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will set up working three compartment sink to sanitize all food contact equipment until technician arrives. =====Proper hot temperature to sanitize food contact equipment is 160*F or above
4-501.114(A-E)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in main prep area hand-sink with workers actively working next to hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels. ======All hand sinks need to be stocked with paper towels at all times. 2nd Consecutive violation
6-301.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 plus employees inside kitchen areas with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC ensured all employees are wearing hair restraints or hair nets. ====A food handler has unrestrained hair
2-402.11
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at end of cookline with no paper towels. Person in charge (PIC) replaced the paper towels. 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
6-301.12
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A tray of raw ground beef patties observed stored above covered raw fish in the walk-in cooler on a rack. A covered bowl of raw chicken stored above a covered container of lettuce in the make table refrigerator on cookline. All items were moved and stored properly by person in charge. 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(A3-8)
86
Nov 1, 2024
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 multiple tcs food items kept past expired dates inside kitchen refrierators and main walk in refrigerator: tortellini pasta from 10/12 expired on 10/18; cooked pears from 10/2; expired on 10/8. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed dates and discarded expired food products listed. ====A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF. It is in a container or package that does not bear a date/day and has been held for > 24 hours
3-501.18
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clarendale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clarendale on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clarendale?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clarendale.

How does Clarendale compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Clarendale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clarendale have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clarendale 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 Clarendale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clarendale is inspected around seven times per year on average.