Cuisine & Wine Bistro

4991 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248

French

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Cuisine & Wine Bistro has been inspected six times since 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “common name-working containers” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chandler restaurant scores 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink AVB vault leaking profusely when is turned on. A re-inspection will be conducted to show that the AVB is repaired and working properly. Improper repair or maintenance of any portion of the plumbing system may result in potential health hazards. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(A)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender cut a lime with bare hands and then garish on a drink for a customer. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by employee at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the AVB leaking and missing pieces and broken at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish thawed in prep cooler across from the grill. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed four spray bottles of cleaner in the wine storage room and near the three-compartment sink without labels. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the names on the spray bottles at time of inspection

7-102.11

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE salad greens, and sauces in the reach-in cooler. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with PIC. 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(A1-2)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles near the prep sink without a label. Employee marked spray bottles with common name label at time of inspection. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand wash sink across from the prep coolers. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Each handwashing sink must be provided with hand drying provisions at all times

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish thawed in walk-in and prep cooler. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuisine & Wine Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuisine & Wine Bistro on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuisine & Wine Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cuisine & Wine Bistro.

How does Cuisine & Wine Bistro compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Cuisine & Wine Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Cuisine & Wine Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuisine & Wine Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuisine & Wine Bistro 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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