Hopdoddy Burger Bar

2033 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been inspected eight times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

The city-wide average is 97, putting Hopdoddy Burger Bar squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION- Observed heavy food buildup under dish machine and three compartment sink area. Also observed heavy food buildup on reach-in freezer on back prep line. Observed organic buildup inside floor drain under soda machine
6-501.12
95
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a deep (>4" deep) covered container of cooked chicken legs with internal temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit cooling in an under-counter reach-in refrigerator. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Person in charge (PIC) moved chicken to walk-in and removed lid to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures
3-501.15(B)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant grease buildup on nonfood contact surfaces of deep fryers and side of flat top grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna portions in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from ROP prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Jan 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Water temperature at hand washing sink in prep area near mechanical dishwasher was only able to sustain a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit after running for >1 minute. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times
5-202.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked diced sweet potato cooling at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in small (
3-501.15(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of milk stored directly on the ground in walk-in refrigerator. Per PIC, items were delivered on the morning of the inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC instructed employee to move items to proper storage areas
3-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant amounts of food residue on floor underneath mechanical dishwasher. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At servers' station, observed several chemical spray bottles with no labels containing clear and blue liquids. Please ensure working containers of chemical products are labeled with the common name of the product. Person in charge (PIC) labeled spray bottles during inspection to correct. Per PIC, spray bottles contained sanitizer solution and all-purpose cleaner
7-102.11
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hopdoddy Burger Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hopdoddy Burger Bar on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hopdoddy Burger Bar?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hopdoddy Burger Bar.

How does Hopdoddy Burger Bar compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Hopdoddy Burger Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Hopdoddy Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hopdoddy Burger Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hopdoddy Burger Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.