Phil's Filling Station Grill
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Phil's Filling Station Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Fountain Hills restaurant, which scores around 92. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs then continued working with cooking equipment and ready to eat foods without a proper handwash. At in use warewashing machine, employee moving between dirty dishes then handling clean dishes without a proper handwash in between tasks. Instructed both employees on proper handwashing. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds at an approved handwashing sink, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In single door reach in cooler near cook line, cooked chicken wings, and in two door reach in refrigerator near warewashing machine, potato salad and cooked soups without date marks. Per employee, wings and soups were removed from freezer and potato salad was prepared >24 hours. Instructed employee to provide proper date marks to wings, soups, and salad. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking are to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Throughout kitchen, in cold holding drawers, doors of prep table coolers, inside prep table coolers with accumulation of food debris and residues. Maintain 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
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed food packages on the floor. Maintain foods elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving
3-305.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: In the bar, observed no hot water at the three compartment sink, which, per PIC, is only used as a dump sink. Repair as needed
5-205.15(B)
90
Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed food packages on the floor. Maintain foods elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving
3-305.11
95
Aug 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed one live adult cockroach on the kitchen floor. Per PIC, the facility had a pest control treatment earlier in the morning. Using a professional pest control applicator, continue to treat the problem until the insects are effectively eliminated. Email inspector extermination receipt within 10 days
6-501.111(C)
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: In cold drawer on the line, observed vacuum packages of thawed salmon with label instructions to remove the seafood from packaging before thawing. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. PIC and staff instructed
3-501.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed food packages on the floor. Maintain foods elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving
3-305.11
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed food packages on the floor. Maintain foods elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two knives stored between counter and equipment and a spatula stored in room temperature water. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: In cold drawer on the line, observed vacuum packages of thawed salmon with label instructions to remove the seafood from packaging before thawing. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. PIC and staff instructed
3-501.13
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one kitchen handwashing sink lacking soap. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed food packages on the floor. Maintain foods elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving
3-305.11
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phil's Filling Station Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phil's Filling Station Grill on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phil's Filling Station Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Phil's Filling Station Grill.
How does Phil's Filling Station Grill compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?
Phil's Filling Station Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.
Has Phil's Filling Station Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phil's Filling Station Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Phil's Filling Station Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Phil's Filling Station Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phil's Filling Station Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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