Phoenix City Grille

5816 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Phoenix City Grille appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Phoenix City Grille is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked carrots and cooked pasta in deep covered containers in walk-in cooler measured 59 and 49 degrees F respectively. Person in charge said they had been cooked around 3 hours prior. Carrots were moved to sheet pan and pasta was moved to ice bath to cool more effectively. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers to allow for the most efficient heat transfer
3-501.15(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets behind line measured 0 ppm QUAT during inspection, solutions were replaced at time. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 150-400 ppm and wiping cloths are stored in approved sanitizers when not in use
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple kitchen knives being stored pinched between prep coolers during inspection. Please ensure tools and utensils are stored in a clean dry location between uses
3-304.12
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Jan 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phoenix City Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phoenix City Grille on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Phoenix City Grille compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Phoenix City Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Phoenix City Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phoenix City Grille have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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