Clearwater

15815 S 50th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Clearwater stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “hot water and chemical-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside 2 door refrigeration unit with open raw beef stored directly above ready to eat muffins. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to move raw beef away from ready to eat muffins
3-302.11(A1-2)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: N use high temp dish machine temperature fluctuating between 152-156F with establishment min/max thermometer and inspector thermometer. Checked 5 times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)PIC stated that all equipment would be sanitized in three compartment sink and called to have dish machine serviced. Ensure that water used as sanitizer has a utensil surface temperature of at least 160F for mechanical ware washing machine
4-703.11
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee handled a raw beef hamburger patty, then changed gloves and went to handle plates, in use equipment, and cooked food items without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination
2-301.14
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee in the cookline area directly handled a cooked hamburger patty and a hamburger bun for a customer order with bare hands. Employee was asked to discard all the ready to eat food that was touched with bare hands and put on gloves. Ensure that employees are limiting contamination of ready to eat foods by wearing gloves or by other approved methods
3-301.11(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage area with excess old food debris and soil residue present. PIC removed all items to be properly cleaned. Ensure that Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In use high temp dish machine temperature fluctuating between 148-156F. PIC stated that all equipment would be sanitized in three compartment sink and called to have dish machine serviced. Ensure that water used as sanitizer has a utensil surface temperature of at least 160F for mechanical ware washing machine
4-703.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clearwater on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clearwater?

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clearwater.

How does Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Clearwater most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Clearwater means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.