Joyride Central

5202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Joyride Central has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Grilled corn in top lid of prep top cooler measured 79 degrees F at time of inspection. Item had been cooked recently and was moved to bottom portion of cooler to finish cooling. Please ensure food items are cooled inside closed cooling equipment to ensure maximum heat transfer

3-501.15(B)

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers of cooked beans in warmer unit measured 120-130 degrees F internally, items had been reheated less than 2 hours prior and were reheated again at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: No hand towels available at the handsink behind bar during inspection, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times

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)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple closed and stacked containers of pico de gallo in walk-in cooler which measured 52 degrees F. Person in charge said they had been prepared very recently and uncovered them at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers (arranged to allow maximum airflow) until they reach 41 degrees F

3-501.15(B)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knives being stored pinched between prep tables in prep area, knives were removed at time. Please ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry area between uses

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice machine is steadily leaking water and pooling around the floor, please ensure equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joyride Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joyride Central on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Joyride Central compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Joyride Central's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joyride Central have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joyride Central 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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