The Aces

16428 N 21st St, Phoenix, AZ 85022

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Aces has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food handler was preparing sandwiches while resting her left hand on her abdomen over her apron as she applied spreads, burgers, and buns. As a result, the food came into contact with the soiled apron and became contaminated. The food handler was advised to prepare sandwiches on the designated food preparation table. The two contaminated sandwiches were voluntarily discarded. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Cooked hamburgers in hot holding unit and in assembly line on the counter to make sandwiches are 70-80 degrees F. Per person in charge items were left out less than 2 hours prior when they were dropped off The temperature of the unit was increased for quick re-heat of the burgers to 165 deg F

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: No written policy and procedures available for cleaning vomit and fecal matter. Provided department handout

2-501.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: The hot holding steam table is not operational, and cooked burgers that were delivered to the kitchen are left on the counter at room temperature during prep and later during service to children. Repair the unit or provide at least one portable over-the-counter steam table to facilitate maintaining TCS food at the proper temperature. during prep and service. Correct by re-inspection. The manager stated the oven in the corner of the kitchen is also operational and will be used until the unit is repaired

4-301.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: No probe thermometer is available in the kitchen to measure the temperature of TCS food during receiving, handling, and holding of the food

4-302.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Aces last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Aces on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Aces compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Aces most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Aces' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Aces have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Aces 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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