Curry & Biryani Zone

7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Curry & Biryani Zone has been inspected five times since 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken legs in trash bags stored in the walk in fridge. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC grabbed all the bags with the raw chicken legs in them and disposed of them

4-101.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC stated it will be posted during next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed dripping water from the 3-compartment sink valve in back-of-house. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC was made aware of the issue and stated a work order will be put in

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Floor and walls in the cook line are accumulated with food debris and build up. Clean, sanitize and mop as often as required. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation

6-501.12

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Floor in cook line is accumulated with food debris and build up. Clean, sanitize and mop as often as required

6-501.12

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Individual portioned yogurt shakes with mango and cardamon are not labeled with food ingredients in the display reach-in cooler in dining room. The manager in charge made a food label with all ingredients and posted it to the unit. Corrected at the time of inspection

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: More than 25 skews accumulated with raw chicken are hanging next to grill on the wall. Interior surface of containers of spice are accumulated with build up. Food prep tables and doors and handles of reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris or build up. All items were washed, rinsed and sanitized or cleaned in place if needed

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees food container is stored on top of microwave. Item was removed and placed in a container away from public food in a designated area for employees

2-401.11

Food does not meet standards of identity (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spices such as salt, grinded pepper and Cuman and red pepper removed from their original containers are not provided with an identity labeled. Items were properly labeled

3-601.11

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Low temp dish washer is not dispensing Chlorine sanitizer after 3-4 attempts and priming. Manager called for repair. Repair to a concentration of 50-100 PPM of chlorine sanitizer. Use three compartment sink to wash and sanitize dishes until repair is completed

4-501.114(F1-2)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Curry & Biryani Zone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Curry & Biryani Zone on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Curry & Biryani Zone?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Curry & Biryani Zone.

How does Curry & Biryani Zone compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Curry & Biryani Zone most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Curry & Biryani Zone's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Curry & Biryani Zone have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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