L & L Hawaiian BBQ

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited L & L Hawaiian BBQ four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed rice paddles on cookline holding in a room temperature water basin. Discussed keeping water hot or time stamping 4 hours for water basin. Water changed at time of inspection

3-304.12

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink faucet with broken handle, broken support arm, and corrosion. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two salmon filets still in their reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in reach-in fridge at the front of the kitchen. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Spoke to PIC about following the instructions printed on the ROP packaging. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking water coming from the mop sink faucet Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Spoke to PIC about the importance of maintaining proper backflow prevention

5-205.15(B)

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged salmon thawing under refrigeration without being removed from its ROP environment at the time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (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

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a single-use large can used as a measuring cup for sugar in prep area of facility. PIC discarded can at time of inspection and will use available large scoop instead

4-101.11(B-E)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the large cabinet under the soda dispenser to have extensive water damage at the time of inspection and to be no longer smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will look into repairing the bottom of the cabinet before the next routine inspection

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L & L Hawaiian BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L & L Hawaiian BBQ on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L & L Hawaiian BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at L & L Hawaiian BBQ.

How does L & L Hawaiian BBQ compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

L & L Hawaiian BBQ most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has L & L Hawaiian BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L & L Hawaiian BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L & L Hawaiian BBQ 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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