The Bistro Az

2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited The Bistro Az four times, with records going back to 2024. The Bistro Az was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so The Bistro Az trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher actively in-use with 0ppm of chlorine measured on a food contact surface after being run through mulitple cycles. PIC attempted to run chlorine prime cycle with no change in chlorine ppm registered on test strips. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC has contacted maintenance to repair unit. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. PIC will refrain from using dishwasher until repaired to dispense chlorine at 50-100ppm. PIC will utilize 3-comp sink and Quat sanitizer to manually wash all wares until unit is repaired. **2nd Consecutive Violation** Corrected at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use warewashing machine with 0ppm of chlorine registered on a food contact surface after being run through a cycle. PIC attempted to run chlorine prime cycle with no change in chlorine ppm registered on test strips. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC has contacted maintenance to repair unit. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. PIC will refrain from using warewashing machine until repaired to dispense chlorine at 50-100ppm. PIC will utilize 3-comp sink and Quat sanitizer to manually wash all wares until unit is repaired. Corrected at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a covered container of cooked chicken in a reach-in unit with an internal temperature of 105*F. Internal temperature of chicken registered with an internal probe thermometer. Per PIC the chicken was cooked to temperature

3-501.14

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse soiled dishes then touch sanitized air dried dishes without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee keys being stored on shelving directly over prep table with active prep occurring. Discussed separating the storage of employee items so there is no risk of contaminating food or food contact surfaces. PIC moved all items to employee-designated area at time of inspection

7-209.11

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in unit by coffee station with an ambient temperature of 49.8'F. 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. Establishment observed to have more than adequate coldholding and cooling capacities. PIC agreed to not use unit in question until it has been repaired. All TCS items in unit were embargoed or moved to alternative refrigeration at time of inspection

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bistro Az last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bistro Az on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bistro Az?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bistro Az.

How does The Bistro Az compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Bistro Az most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Bistro Az's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bistro Az have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bistro Az 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 The Bistro Az inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bistro Az is inspected around two times per year on average.

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