Original Hamburger Works

2801 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Original Hamburger Works has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Original Hamburger Works on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Employee wash hands, walk to the main cook line, take a drink from a Styrofoam cup, then proceed to put on gloves to prepare food on the main cook line. After any drinking or eating hands should be washed. Drinks should also be stored in a designated location away from the cook line, preferably near a hand-washing sink, not on food preparation areas, and not above any food storage or preparation areas. Discussed proper hand washing with person in charge. Employee re-washed hands and returned to the cook line

2-301.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored as clean in a blue holster on the wall next to the ice machine. Holster was removed and the inside, where the scoops lies, had heavily soiled surfaces. Clean and sanitize ice scoop frequently

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed metal shelf above the fryers with heavily soiled surfaces. The shelf is fixed onto the hood system and extends past the hood and is bracketed to the ceiling. Shelf has holes to provide grease and moisture to be pulled into the hood system, but grease is still accumulating on the underside of the shelf. Clean shelf frequently so that grease accumulation does not become excessive or remove shelf portion that enters the zone under the hood system

6-501.12

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

4-501.114(A-E)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Hamburger Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Hamburger Works on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Original Hamburger Works compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Original Hamburger Works most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Original Hamburger Works' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Original Hamburger Works have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Original Hamburger Works 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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