Island Grill Az

830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Island Grill Az has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Island Grill Az's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Macaroni and cheese and cooked goat in reach in cooler did not have a date mark, employee said that it was made 3 days prior. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler did not have a date mark, employee said that it was made 3 days prior. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink was set up as wash, sanitize, rise at time of inspection but was not in use. Discussed wash, rinse, sanitize procedures with employees. Please ensure 3 compartment sinks are set up correctly and wares are washed, rinsed, and then sanitized

4-603.16

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present at all times

2-102.12(A)

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting lettuce and toppings for salad with bare hands, instructed employee to wear gloves while handling ready to eat foods. Please ensure all ready to eat food items are protected from bare hand contact

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: No hand towels available at handsink in front area, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Styrofoam container of raw salmon being stored on shelf above above cabbage and carrots in reach-in cooler. Raw product was moved to a safe location at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine after multiple cycles and while in use during inspection. Service all was placed and wares will be washed in 3 compartment sink until it is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. -Second consecutive violation

4-501.114(A-E)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Large pot of red beans being stored in lowboy cooler did not have a date mark, employee said they were made 2-3 days prior and date marked them at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they were prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Grill Az last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Grill Az on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Grill Az?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Grill Az.

How does Island Grill Az compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Island Grill Az most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Island Grill Az's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Grill Az have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Grill Az 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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