Handel's Ice Cream

3025 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed y-valve attached to end of mop sink downstream from AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) system. A chemical dispenser was also attached to the y valve at time of inspection. Mop sink was not in use and was on with continuous pressure at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers, Y-valves, and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Disconnected Y-valve from mop sink and spoke to PIC about approved methods of attaching/removing the chemical dispenser from the mop sink

5-202.11(A)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front handwash sink water did not get hotter than room temperature after several minutes of continuous operation. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Instructed PIC to use other handwash sink until water temperature at front sink was corrected

5-202.12(A)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed in-use three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer levels below 50ppm at the time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer levels shall be between 50-100ppm. Instructed PIC to add sanitizer to three compartment sink and properly sanitize food-contact surfaces at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the ice cream freezers. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handel's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Handel's Ice Cream on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Handel's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Handel's Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Handel's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Handel's Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Handel's Ice Cream 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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