Texaz Grill

6003 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Texaz Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly above raw fish and raw pork in reach-in cooler. 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. Person in charge 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)

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salmon in packaging which states to remove from package prior to thawing, located in the tall reach in cold holding unit next to the walk-in cooler. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Jun 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa from 6/9, sliced turkey from 6/10, and potato salad from 6/9 in the cold holding units at the cook line. 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

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up occurring in the soda gun nozzle and holder in the server station by the teas. Please increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency to prevent build-up. The PIC started to clean the nozzle while the inspector was still onsite

4-602.11(E)

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build-up in the soda gun nozzle in the bar area. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 50*F in the glass door reach in cooler at the cook line using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. The PIC will utilize the walk-in cooler until the glass door unit has been repaired by a professional technician

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texaz Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texaz Grill on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Texaz Grill?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Texaz Grill.

How does Texaz Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Texaz Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Texaz Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texaz Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Texaz Grill 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 Texaz Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Texaz Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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