Stockyards Restaurant

5009 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Steakhouse

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Stockyards Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Stockyards Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grilled onions on the flat top on the cook line at 78*F, per PIC had been out since 4pm. PIC chose to discard. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prime rib in hot holding on the cook line with a temp of 114*F, per PIC is on time as a control, but no time was documented. PIC placed 5-9pm on clip board dedicated to time. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the pipe underneath the hand sink in the bar is leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed brown organic matter present on the soda nozzle at the end of the bar. PIC confirmed the presence of organic matter and disassembled the nozzle and immediately threw it in the dishwasher. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment, a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of organic matter and at least once every 24 hours

4-602.11(E)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee's enclosed drinks in the walk-in cooler and service cooler. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Advised PIC that employee drinks may be stored in coolers as long as they are isolated and stored away from service item foods. PIC created tubs for employee only storage and relocated their belongings at the time of inspection

6-403.11

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stockyards Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stockyards Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Stockyards Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Stockyards Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Stockyards Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stockyards Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stockyards Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Stockyards Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stockyards Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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