Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

5625 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 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: Mechanical warewashing machine in back area measured 0 ppm after multiple cycles while in use during inspection. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

May 27, 2025

Routine

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

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large chunk of deli ham in walk-in cooler date marked 5/16, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Spatulas and other cooking tools were being stored in container of water on cooktop between uses, water measured 110 degrees F. Tools and container were moved to hot part of grill at time. Please ensure food contact utensils are stored in a clean dry area, or water above 135 degrees F between use

3-304.12

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use and after multiple cycles during inspection. Machine was not priming properly, service call was placed at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of cooked pasta in lowboy cooler was date marked 1/24, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.18

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No handsoap available at handsink near kitchen door, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with handwashing cleanser at all times

6-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Grill utensils were being stored in container of dirty water on grill which measured 102 degrees F. Water was changed and container was moved to hot part of grill to keep storage water above 135 degrees F. Please ensure utensils are stored in clean water (above 135 degrees F) between uses

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available at time of inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various boxes of food were being stored on floor in walk-in freezer, and in walk-in cooler. Please ensure food items are stored at least 6 inches above the floor

3-305.11

Sep 18, 2024

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 containers of pastrami, and turkey in walk-in cooler date marked 9/2, and 9/8 respectively. Employee said these were date marked incorrectly because the old labels hadn't been removed and they were actually portioned 4 days prior. Date marks were corrected at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are accurately date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager certificate documentation available for review at time of inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours and documentation is available for review

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” 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 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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.

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