Ovg Hospitality

201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Ovg Hospitality has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Ovg Hospitality's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer concentration at in-use carousel style glassware dishwasher at bar was measured at 0ppm. Quat sanitizer solutions must be maintained at 200-400ppm. Person in charge and staff adjusted machine to correct sanitizer level and re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized glassware
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several employees garnishes drinks at bar using bar with bare hands. Observed employees handling cut lemons and cut limes using bare hands. PIC instructed employees to use tongs at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw tuna stored above cooked shrimp in back prep area. 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 on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters, shrimp, crab, tortillas, and tacos displayed and being displayed and prepared in open bowels displayed on tables with no protection from consumer contamination. All food displayed and being prepared must be protected from consumer contamination. Tables where items were displayed were new additions. Discussed adding additional buffet service similar to opposite side set-up with sneeze guards or other approved method for preventing contamination from consumers
3-306.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs and water pitcher blocking access to hand wash sink at bar. Also observed no paper towels and hand cleanser at sink. PIC relocated items, provided paper towels, and provided no hand cleanser. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher actively in-use with no detergent. Warewashing machine only had rinse aid and lime-away connected. No detergent was available in kitchen at time of inspection. PIC contacted support to bring detergent at time of inspection. Discussed importance of detergent with PIC
4-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ovg Hospitality last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ovg Hospitality on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ovg Hospitality compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Ovg Hospitality most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Ovg Hospitality's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ovg Hospitality have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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