M Culinary Concepts

600 E Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Catering
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

M Culinary Concepts has been inspected four times since 2024. M Culinary Concepts was last inspected on Jun 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
95
May 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to-go containers of "Turkey Bacon Cobb Salad" with cooked turkey, cooked bacon, blue cheese, cut romaine lettuce, hard boiled eggs without shell intact with discard date of 02/11. Observed to-go container of hummus and pita with discard date of 02/11. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
82
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present 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)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed baked goods food items sold at counter without proper food labels. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Fix food labels to ensure labels meet requirements listed above prior to next routine inspection
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M Culinary Concepts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M Culinary Concepts on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M Culinary Concepts?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M Culinary Concepts.

How does M Culinary Concepts compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

M Culinary Concepts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has M Culinary Concepts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M Culinary Concepts have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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