The Lunch Lounge

501 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The Lunch Lounge has been inspected four times since 2024. The Lunch Lounge was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting The Lunch Lounge on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth wrapped around utensil as well as wet wiping cloth on deli slicer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet wiping clothes on rack near prep table. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lunch Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Lounge on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lunch Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lunch Lounge.

How does The Lunch Lounge compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has The Lunch Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lunch Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lunch Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.