The Vig

4041 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, The Vig has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The Vig's latest score of 70 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee reach bare hands into a container of peanuts used for salads. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed poblano cream sauce in a hot holding unit at 98°F and beans at 110°F. PIC stated these items had been held in the unit since opening at 11am. Temperatures were taken at 2pm, three hours after being placed in unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three personal employee drinks on bottom shelf of prep cooler by prep sink. Employee drinks must be kept in designated areas away from food storage. PIC moved drinks to designated area for employee personal belongings

6-403.11

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Observed portions of tuna in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. Packaging stated that the product should be kept frozen. 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

3-501.13

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on nonfood contact surfaces of salamander grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed large roll-up window to patio seating area rolled up without approved mesh screen or air curtains installed to prevent harborage of pests in the establishment. Please ensure outer openings are covered and protected to prevent harborage of pests. If these methods will not be used, a Barrier Exemption application may be required. Provided barrier requirements guidance document and Permit Center link via e-mail. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-202.15

Oct 17, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vig last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Vig on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Vig compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Vig most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Vig's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Vig have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Vig means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Vig inspected?

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

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