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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

9828 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers seven times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between counter height cooler and sandwich prep cooler. Observed utensils for flipping food on grill stored in water at 120*F. 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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 wiping cloths stored on cutting board of sandwich prep station with no sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Wiping cloths added to sanitizer buckets
3-304.14
90
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical sanitizer at dish machine with a chlorine bases sanitizer between 100-200 MG/L (ppm). A contact time of at least 7 seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 MG/L required. Person in charge contacted repair company to repair sanitizer flow into dishwash unit
4-703.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 wiping cloths stored on cutting board of sandwich prep station with no sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Wiping cloths added to sanitizer buckets
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between counter height cooler and sandwich prep cooler. Observed utensils for flipping food on grill stored in water at 120*F. 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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
78
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pans stored clean and stacked together had water between them when pulled apart. Brought to attention of person in charge who moved pans to dying shelves. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing
4-901.11
95
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.

How does Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers compare to other restaurants in Peoria?

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Peoria average of 97.

Has Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers 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 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is inspected around four times per year on average.

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