Preferred Water & Ice

5127 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Other
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Preferred Water & Ice has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Preferred Water & Ice's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Discussed with person in charge to renew their CFPM certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed some black, organic matter on the inside of one of the water dispenser nozzles at the establishment. Discussed with person in charge to clean the water nozzles on a regular basis to minimize the accumulation of organic matter. Person in charge will clean the water nozzles. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Preferred Water & Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Preferred Water & Ice on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Preferred Water & Ice compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Preferred Water & Ice most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Preferred Water & Ice's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Preferred Water & Ice have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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