Hilal Grill

1638 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Indian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Hilal Grill has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspeciton. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed multiple tiles to be broken exposing rough concrete flooring, located in kitchen near dishwashing area. 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
6-201.11
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked goat have an internal temperature of 41*F-54*F depending on proximity to the edge of the container. Cooked goat meat was located in walk in fridge, uncovered, in deep containers. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the goat had been cooked the previous day and put in the walk in fridge at 11pm. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed multiple tiles to be broken exposing rough concrete flooring, located in kitchen near dishwashing area. 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
6-201.11
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All bulk food items not easily identifiable and/or foods transferred to other food containers must be labeled with common name of food. Properly label food containers as to their contents
3-302.12
Precleaning
Inspector notes: Day dot/tape still present on several containers after washing. Preclean containers prior to washing
4-603.12
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilal Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilal Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilal Grill?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilal Grill.

How does Hilal Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Hilal Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Hilal Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilal Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilal Grill 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 Hilal Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilal Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.