Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

4731 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed caramelized onion 84*F-100*F, chili 128*F, butter 94*F, 128*F-130*F marinara sauce in hot holding unit on the cookline. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per chef, TCS food items were reheated and in the hot holding unit for one hour prior to the time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter on ice machine shoot and in soda gun at bar. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd

4-602.11(E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored between-use across the cookline in water with a temperature of 120*F, 86*F, 97*F on the cookline. Also observed two knives stored wedged between two pieces of equipment at the time of inspection. 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

Oct 13, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed cold table on the cookline hold TCS foods between 45*F-58*F at the time of inspection. Per inspectors min/max thermometer, the unit read 50.5*F at the time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter on ice machine shoot and debris in soda gun at bar. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter

4-602.11(E)

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical low-temp warewashing machine in back of house to be outputting sanitizer at a concentration of 0-50 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. Per PIC, warewashing machine had been used to sanitize wares throughout the day and was primed and cycled multiple times during time of inspection. Instructed PIC to have all wares be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until warewashing machine is serviced. Discussed monitoring of sanitizer levels and corrective actions

4-501.114(A-E)

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonia dispenser at the three-compartment sink to be dispensing sanitizer at a concentration of 0 ppm quaternary ammonia. Observed the chemical dispenser to be pulling sanitizer but not dispensing at the appropriate concentration. Had PIC call to have chemical dispenser serviced and to sanitize all wares in the chlorine dishwashing machines until the quaternary ammonia dispenser is fixed. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

Sep 6, 2024

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 knives being stored in-between gaps of the prep tables; spoons being stored in food with the handles touching the food; tongs being held in water that was 115°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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.

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

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.

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