Salvation Army
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Salvation Army has been inspected eight times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up four times.
Salvation Army's latest score of 82 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food on display not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Lettuce, tomatoes and other burger toppings were in an open container in the dining room. Discussed self-service operation and informed the PIC to obtain a sneeze guard or keep items properly covered during service. The food items were discarded by the PIC at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they will use a cold prep table with sneeze guards moving forward
3-306.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Build-up of organic material was found in the soda nozzles in the dining area. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the build-up. The soda nozzles were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection. Please clean soda nozzles as needed to prevent build-up
4-602.11(E)
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee actively washing utensils & sheet pans with 0ppm of QUAT sanitizer in the sanitizer basin. Upon request, the utensils & sheet pans were rewashed and resanitized once the sanitizer solution was remade to establish 400ppm of QUAT. Please ensure ware washing is conducted with sanitizer at the appropriate chemical concentration
4-501.114(A-E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris located in the bottom area of a reach in refrigerator, and in the floor of the walk in cooler. Per the person in charge the specified areas will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility clean at all times
6-501.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed the lights of the walk in freezer to not be operational. Per the person in charge, the lights would be repaired/replaced to ensure they are operational at all times. Please ensure the food establishment has adequate and sufficient lighting during all hours of operation
6-303.11
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: In the dining area, the floor drain underneath the soda machine is slow draining. Per PIC, a work order has already been placed. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed an employees soda located on a prep area without a lid in place. Upon request the employee's personal soda received a lid and was relocated to a designated area. In a second instance observed an employee personal ice cream (open) container stored in the same storage rack as an ice cream container for tenants. Upon request the employees personal ice cream was relocated to a designated area. Please ensure to maintain proper food separation for personal items and ensure eating and drinking of personal items occurs only in designated areas
2-401.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed debris near the drain lines of equipment near the beverage station. Per the person in charge the specified equipment will be cleaned. Please ensure equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils are cleaned and maintained clean at all times
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed debris built up in the floors behind the ice machine. Per the person in charge, the debris will be removed from the specified areas. Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times
6-501.12
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food on display not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed three containers holding ranch, ketchup and celery sticks in the dining area for self-service without covers or lids. Requested the person in charge to relocate the containers to the kitchen area where the food service would be proctored/handled by kitchen staff. Please ensure food intended for self-service is stored and displayed in a manner that prevents contamination
3-306.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed two trays of cooked chicken wings to contain a temperature of 80*F. Per person in charge items were cooked and had been left in hotbox for approximately 45 minutes prior to inspection. Upon request items were immediately reheated to 165*F then placed in a hot holding line to hold at 135*F or higher. Please ensure to maintain TCS food items hot held at 135*F or higher at all times
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink located in the canteen area. Upon request the person in charge provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. Please ensure paper towels are always available at handwashing sinks
6-301.12
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection in reach in cooler rack observed a packaged container holding raw ground beef stored above packaged bread. Upon request the packaged container holding raw ground beef was placed in the rack below the package of bread.Please ensure to follow proper food separation at all times to prevent cross-contamination
3-302.11(A3-8)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed debris/residue located on the floor in the dry storage area. Per the person in charge the debris/residue in the specified area will be removed. Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times
6-501.12
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have the Certified food protection manager (CFPM) at the time of inspection. Per FDA Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation >
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed build-up of organic material inside the nozzles of the soda machine in dining area. The person in charge (PIC) stated the soda nozzles will be sent to the 3-comparment sink later tonight to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Per FDA Food Code, Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food such as iced tea dispensers, carbonated beverage dispenser nozzles, beverage dispensing circuits or lines, water vending equipment, coffee bean grinders, ice makers, and ice bins must be cleaned on a routine basis to prevent the development of slime, mold, or soil residues that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed accumulation of food, and trash, and organic material underneath the dishwashing, grinder, and 3-comparment sink areas. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that need cleaning. Per FDA Food Code, "A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Repeat violation >
6-501.12
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salvation Army last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salvation Army on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salvation Army?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salvation Army.
How does Salvation Army compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Salvation Army most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Salvation Army's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salvation Army have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salvation Army means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Salvation Army inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salvation Army is inspected around five times per year on average.
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