State 48 Brewery
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at State 48 Brewery stretching back to 2024. State 48 Brewery was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed portioned and chopped feta cheese on 11/9 on the top shelf of the walk-in, with a prep date mark exceeding 7 days before today's date. 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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during inspection. A (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Staff stated they are currently in the process of having staff sign up to take the test
2-102.12(A)
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed a dim flickering light bulb in the dry storage area, making it difficult to see. Staff stated they already have a work order in for the light bulb. Establishment to replace promptly. Discussed routinely culling dry storage goods, looking for dented cans. Adequate lighting is needed to quickly assess the condition of dry goods
6-303.11
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE cooked meatloaf and RTE teriyaki sauce in the prep table. 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)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beer cheese with cooked onion as ingredient 7/23, chicken stock made in house 7/17, cooked chicken wings 7/22, cooked brisket 7/21, cooked pork 7/23 in the walk in fridge and cooked pasta 7/22, peeled hard boiled eggs 7/20 in the prep cooler. 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
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed air gap of less than one inch between the pipe for the dishwasher at the bar and the floor drain. An air gap of 1 inch above the floor drain is required for backflow prevention. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair. PIC propped pipe above the floor drain one inch at the time of inspection
5-205.15(B)
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: Observed the door of the employee restroom in the back kitchen not self closing. Observed the mens and womens restroom for customers propped fully open. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. The men and womens restroom doors were closed at the time of inspection
6-202.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for food safety (TCS) beef gravy cooked less than two hours ago in a deep, uncovered container greater than four inches with an internal temperature of 116*F in the walk-in cooler. Observed TCS cooked buffalo chicken dip at 46*F in a deep container greater than four inches in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the chicken dip had been made at the same time. 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. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling by employee
3-501.15(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of brown organic matter near the ice shoot on the ice machine near the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed two large garage doors and two doorways fully open at the time of inspection. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors
6-202.15
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray can of insecticide by the chemical storage area. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was State 48 Brewery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at State 48 Brewery on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at State 48 Brewery?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at State 48 Brewery.
How does State 48 Brewery compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
State 48 Brewery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has State 48 Brewery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at State 48 Brewery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at State 48 Brewery 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 State 48 Brewery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, State 48 Brewery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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