Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse

4929 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “prohibiting a cross connection” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of hot shot and a can of flying insect killer located with the chemicals on the shelving in the back. Pesticides were removed at time of inspection

7-202.11

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

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

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: This is the 2nd repeat violation. Observed a hose connecting the mop sink and chemical dispenser. Hose was attached, under pressure, and not in use at time of inspection. Hoses attaching the mop sink to the chemical dispenser must be removed when not in use to prevent any damage to the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). Manager removed the connection

5-205.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the reach in cooler next to the hot holding foods, observed a box of raw, whole eggs stored above a box of raw, cut collard greens. Employee moved boxes to proper storage

3-302.11(A1-2)

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, establishment was utilizing outdoor smokers. In the outdoor cooking area, there is no handwashing sink. A handwashing sink is required to be kept available for employee use in all food prep areas, including outdoor cooking areas. Please have a handwashing sink installed in outdoor cooking area

5-203.11

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hose connecting the mop sink chemical dispenser and the atmospheric vacuum breaker together located at the mop sink. PIC disconnected hose from the atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. After disconnecting, observed leak from atmospheric vacuum breaker faucet. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Please have mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker tested by a backflow prevention specialist prior to next routine inspection

5-205.12(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unknown liquid contained in an unlabeled spray bottle located on a shelf with other chemical products. Per person-in-charge (PIC), liquid was a bleach and water mixture. PIC added identifying label to bottle at time of inspection. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events is in place. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Person-in-charge (PIC) was emailed a written policy for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces located throughout establishment sitting directly on countertops. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting a cross connection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse.

How does Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse 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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