Desert Island Eatery

4227 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Desert Island Eatery, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Desert Island Eatery's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handle phone, place used utensils at three compartment sink and then handle in use utensils without washing hands. Observed second employee touch face and continue working without washing hands
2-301.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked and cooled chicken in reach in coolers with no discard dates on containers. Observed rice in small containers in reach in cooler with no discard dates. Ready To Eat/Temperature Control for Safety foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed back screen door is not tight fitting to prevent entry of insects and other vectors
6-202.15
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Island Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Island Eatery on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Desert Island Eatery compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Desert Island Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Desert Island Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Desert Island Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desert Island Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.