Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery

1526 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility dishwasher test at 10ppm of chlorine sanitizer with active warewashing occurring. PIC closed dishwasher for repairs and relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Three-compartment sink has quaternary ammonia sanitizer testing at 200ppm at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed used roll of marijuana and lighter on top of box of tabasco sauce on shelf in facility dry storage area. Medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use shall be labeled as specified under § 7-101.11 and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. All medicine was removed from the establishment by PIC at time of inspection

7-207.11(B)

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a Y-valve connected to the faucet at the mop sink with an Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). Observed open-ended hose and chemical dispenser attached to each outlet on the Y-valve. PIC disconnected Y-valve from mop sink faucet and each hose connection at time of inspection. Y-valves and similar downstream shut-off devices that have an integral shut-off valve connected to a faucet equipped with an integral AVB, including chemical dispensers, are not permitted on a faucet equipped with an AVB, due to the device's inability to be under constant pressure

5-202.11(A)

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground meat (chorizo and sausage) stored directly above raw shelled eggs in walk-in unit. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed trays of raw shelled eggs being stored on flooring of walk-in unit. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Suggested PIC to get a riser

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen & Bakery 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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