Tukee's Sports Grill

4804 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Public records show six inspections at Tukee's Sports Grill stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Tukee's Sports Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed beef au just holding on the grill in a metal pan with an internal temperature measuring 125*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the beef au jus was prepared yesterday, cooled, and reheated this morning. Observed the pan stored on the grill adjacent to the flame. No temperatures had been recorded since reheated. 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. Reviewed reheating procedures for au jus with PIC. Ensure food prepared onsite are reheated to 165*F for 15 seconds before hot holding at 135*F above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the can opener and onion dicer that had been stored as cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed 10+ buckets and boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed multiple drain lines throughout the establishment held below the flood rim of the floor sink. A 1" air gap above the floor rim is required. Also observed a flexible hose line in use at the floor sink with the ice machine. Discussed changing the drain line to a rigid drain line such as PVC or metal. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jun 2, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: This is the 2nd repeat Priority violation. Observed an employee scraping and spraying off dirty dishes. Once finished, the employee went directly to handling clean dishes without washing their hands first. When going from dirty dishes to clean dishes, employees must wash their hands in between

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler observed a pan of raw beef stored directly on top of a box of ready to eat chipotle salsa. Also in the walk in cooler, observed 4 boxes of raw bacon and a pan of chopped raw beef stored on and above boxes of ready to eat queso sauce. Manager moved items to proper storage at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: In the large reach in cooler on the cook line by the fryers, observed a pan of fried chicken tenders with the date mark of 5/12. Per manager, the chicken was cooked on 5/12 and was not frozen after being prepped. Because the chicken was past 7 days, it was embargoed

3-501.18

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, establishment did not have any testing strips for their chlorine sanitizer in the dishwashing machine. Sanitizing test strips are required to be kept available for each sanitizer at all times. Please have sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cook was observed wiping his nose with the back of his gloved hand and then handling food without changing his gloves and washing his hands. Employee at the dishwasher was observed handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands between

2-301.14

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles were observed being stored above a clean pan and with gramcrack crumbs

7-201.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the meat grinder and large slicer had an accumulation of dried food. Equipment was not used today, per person in charge

4-601.11(A)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up of green/blue organic matter on scoop in use for salsa. Manager removed the container. Ensure that equipment is clean to sight and touch and soiled food scoop is replaced often enough to prevent organic matter build up

4-602.11(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tukee's Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tukee's Sports Grill on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tukee's Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tukee's Sports Grill.

How does Tukee's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tukee's Sports Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tukee's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tukee's Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tukee's Sports Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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