Phoenix Civic Plaza

225 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Phoenix Civic Plaza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Phoenix Civic Plaza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips on-site for low temperature mechanical warewashing machine using chlorine sanitizer. PIC had staff member bring new chlorine test strips off-site at time of inspection. Ensure testing devices are readily accessible, chlorine sanitizer concentration shall be 50-100ppm

4-302.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed deep bowl of cold prep cooked pasta packed dense with tight saran wrap around bowl. Food item observed cooling within proper temperatures. Reviewed proper cooling methods with PIC and staff. Avoid tightly wrapping items that are being cooled to maximize airflow for efficient cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(B)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple RTE/TCS food items (tomato salsa, cooked tzatziki sauce, sauteed onion dip, whole milk, cooked spinach dip) datemarked for longer than 7 days. All food items observed prepped within 7 days. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Demonstrated proper datemarking requirements to food staff at time of inspection

3-501.17

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed hole on wall behind food prep tables in food prep area. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Oct 2, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed one of the walk in coolers having an internal temperature of 48*F. Establishment has another functional walk in cooler that could be used. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Reinspection will be conducted on or before 10/7

4-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phoenix Civic Plaza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phoenix Civic Plaza on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Phoenix Civic Plaza compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Phoenix Civic Plaza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phoenix Civic Plaza 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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