Quiessence Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Quiessence Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Quiessence Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment having their shellstock tags without dates of when the last shellstock of each batch was sold. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Please date each past shellstock tag with the appropriate date of when the last shellstock of that batch was sold. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
3-203.12
90
Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs being stored over some vegetables such as turnips. 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)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed the outdoor handwashing sink not being operational while the estalishment was using the smoker. Handwash sinks must be operational, 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. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
5-205.11
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods being dated: Chicken Stock (11/30) and Pork Stock (12/2). 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Advil, Tylenol, Aleve, burn creams, medicated ointments, and first aid kit stored on top shelf of dry storage racks. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-207.11(B)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and begin handling clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Specialized processing method used without required variance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment preparing ice cream from homemade base including heavy cream and egg. Preparation of ice cream requires submittal of a variance. Must either submit for a variance or switch to a pasteurized ice cream base and discontinue addition of TCS foods. Discussed options and provided variance application information. Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) chicken filling with prep date of 9/13/2024 (frozen and thawed on 10/1/2024) in reach-in cooler. ROP chicken filling was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Any ROP over 48 hours requires an approved variance prior to conducting. Reviewed ROP 48-hour exemption with PIC. Also observed pumpkin jam with cooked pumpkin with prep date of 9/10/2024 in prep table. PIC stated pumpkin is prepared for preserving/extended shelf life. Extension of shelf life requires a variance. Provided variance information to PIC. Pumpkin jam was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances
3-502.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. PIC has completed class but not completed exam. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quiessence Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quiessence Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Quiessence Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Quiessence Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Quiessence Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quiessence Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Quiessence Restaurant 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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