Teen Challenge
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Teen Challenge appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths, use limitation”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection in the walk-in refrigerator observed a packaged container of pork ribs stored in a rack below a packaged container holding raw steaks. Upon request, the items were rearranged by the person in charge. Please ensure to follow proper food separation at all times
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Oct 7, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food on display not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a containers holding chips, cookies, cake and grapes in the dining area for self service without sneeze guards or utensils in place to eliminate contamination. 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
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed two santizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. Upon request the sanitizer buckets were remade to establish a chlorine concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm. Please ensure to use chemicals at the appropriate chemical concentration
3-304.14
82
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a sanitizer buckets with a chlorine concentration of 200ppm. Upon request the sanitizer bucket was remade to establish a chlorine concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm. Please ensure to use chemicals at the appropriate chemical concentration
7-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink located near the service 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a dead fly on a stainless steel sheet in the reach in refrigerator. In a second instance observed a dead roach in between plates in the dry storage area. Per the person, the dead fly and the dead roach in the establishment will be removed. Please ensure the establishment is maintained free of pest or evidence of pest at all times
6-501.112
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed food debris/residue in the floor of the walk in cooler, in addition to food debris/residue present along floors and walls of dry storage area. Informed the person in charge to ensure they cleaned and removed food debris/residue. Please ensure to maintain floor, walls, and ceilings clean at all times
6-501.12
70
Feb 19, 2025
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: During inspection observed cooked spaghetti with a prep date of 2-12-25 & cooked chicken soup with a prep date of 2-5-25 in the walk-in-cooler. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the item since both items exceeded the 7 day shelf-life (prep date+ 6 days). Please ensure that TCS foods requiring date marking are marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed ice build-up near the walls of the freezer. Per the person in charge the specified area will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times
6-501.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed two santizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. Upon request the sanitizer buckets were remade to establish a chlorine concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm. Please ensure to use chemicals at the appropriate chemical concentration. 1st consecutive violation
3-304.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed food debris/residue within plastic containers that hold utensils. Informed the person in charge to ensure the food debris/residue was removed from the specified equipment. Please ensure to maintain equipment clean at all times
4-602.13
86
Oct 18, 2024
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a container of raspberries in the walk in cooler with visible mold. In a second instance observed a loaf of bread with visible mold. Both items were discarded upon request by the person in charge. Please ensure all food is safe, unadulterated & and honestly presented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection in walk in cooler rack observed a container holding raw ground beef along with packages of raw steak stored above a container holding cooked ham. Upon request the container holding cooked ham was placed in the rack above the packages of raw steak and the container holding raw ground beef. Please ensure to follow proper food separation at all times to prevent cross-contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed multiple dead flies (more than 4) located near window close to the walk in freezer.Upon request the person in charge removed the dead flies. Please ensure the establishment is maintained free of pest or evidence of pest at all times
6-501.112
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed the chlorine concentration in two sanitizer buckets below 50 ppm. Upon request the sanitizer solutions were remade to establish a chlorine concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm. Ensure to use chlorine sanitizer at a concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm at all times
3-304.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a small hole/gap in the wall located near the warewashing area. The person in charge stated they will repair the small hole/gap in the wall. Please ensure to maintain physical facility in good repair at all times
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teen Challenge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teen Challenge on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teen Challenge?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Teen Challenge.
How does Teen Challenge compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Teen Challenge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Teen Challenge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Teen Challenge 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 Teen Challenge 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 Teen Challenge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teen Challenge is inspected around six times per year on average.
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