Dirty Drummer

2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Dirty Drummer has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. 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.

“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Dirty Drummer on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed right fridge door seal to be in disrepair in bar that connects to the walk in fridge. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishwashing machine to generate chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Dish machine was fixed at time of inspection and generated approved concentration of 50-100ppm

4-501.114(F1-2)

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to non-continuously cook chicken. Person in charge stated raw chicken is grilled to obtain grill marks, not achieving final cooking temp of 165*F. Chicken is then cooled in walk in fridge where it was observed to be mostly pink. PIC stated after par cooking, the chicken is fully cooked upon order to 165*F. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department

3-401.14(F)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on loaf of bread in walk in fridge. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed corner of wall in despair with drywall exposed and holes near dishwashing area. Observed holes in wall by mop sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed tongs used for grill cook top stored in canister of water temp at 75*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. Discussed with cook about having metal storage canister on grill hot top to maintain proper water temp. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed fridge unit in bar that attaches to walk in fridge needing repaired. Both doors do not fully close on the bottom, recommended attaching additional magnet. Door seal on the right door is falling off. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Residue build up found on walk-in cooler walls and flooring beneath fryer/grill area

6-501.12

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dirty Drummer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dirty Drummer on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dirty Drummer?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dirty Drummer.

How does Dirty Drummer compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Dirty Drummer most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Dirty Drummer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dirty Drummer 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 Dirty Drummer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dirty Drummer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dirty Drummer is inspected around five times per year on average.

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