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Manuels Restaurant & Lounge

2820 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Manuels Restaurant & Lounge has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Manuels Restaurant & Lounge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant buildup of rust at junctions of door between walk-in refrigerator and freezer, rendering the area difficult to clean. 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
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: A cutting board at the make line/cook line was observed to be heavily scored or stained, making them difficult to clean. Please ensure that cutting boards are maintained to be smooth an easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace
4-501.12
95
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: All cutting boards at make line/cook line were observed to be heavily scored or stained, making them difficult to clean. Please ensure that cutting boards are maintained to be smooth an easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace
4-501.12
95
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed significant buildup of ice and rust at junctions of door between walk-in refrigerator and freezer, rendering the area difficult to clean. 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
95
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: All cutting boards at make line/cook line were observed to be heavily scored or stained, making them difficult to clean. Please ensure that cutting boards are maintained to be smooth an easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace
4-501.12
95
Aug 16, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of prep-style refrigerator at make line was measured at 48F during inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Person in charge (PIC) replaced out-of-temperature items and put new items on ice for remainder of service for the day. PIC placed maintenance order during the inspection. Unit may not be used to store TCS foods until repairs are completed
4-301.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: All cutting boards at make line/cook line were observed to be heavily scored or stained, making them difficult to clean. Please ensure that cutting boards are maintained to be smooth an easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace
4-501.12
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manuels Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manuels Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Manuels Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Manuels Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Manuels Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Manuels Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Manuels Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manuels Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manuels Restaurant & Lounge 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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