Valleywise
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Valleywise has been inspected 10 times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “common name-working containers” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Valleywise trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw, grilled marked chicken wings on sheet pans, on a speed rack in the blast cooler, stored above open pans of cooked pork and ready -to-eat refried beans. Also observed open sheet pans of raw bacon stored over cooked, ready-to-eat sausage patties in a single door upright refrigerator in the prep area. PIC instructed employees to rearrange the food so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw proteins. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code and will retrain employees on proper food storage to prevent cross-contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in two separate areas of the kitchen with spray arm not in uses stored below the flood rim. Observed by vegetable was prep area with spray arm below the flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm at least 1"inch above flood rim. Also observed by dish pit dirty area with spray arm again below the flood rim. Notified PIC, PIC moved spray arm to be above 1"inch. ========The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink
5-202.13
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed throughout establishment three unlabeled spray bottle with liquid inside with no chemical label. Chemical is Smartpower Quat. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied correct chemical label to spray bottles. =====Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 3rd Consecutive violation
7-102.11
78
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
Inspector notes: On OC construction and previous Inspection referenced to management team to install ASSE-1022 or ASSE-1024 on water line to coffee brewer in main level by salad bar area. At time of inspection no ASSE-1022 has been installed. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Referring to design, construction, and installation, a plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to law
5-202.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed inside middle walk in refrigeration unit with open tray rack with raw ground sausages stored directly above raw cured bacon racks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee rearrange tray rack correctly. Also observed in separate upright reach in unit to left of combi oven cook line with open raw eggs; raw sausages; stored directly above open cooked sausages. Notified PIC, PIC directed employee to rearrange with cooked foods above raw foods. ===Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas
3-302.11(A1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed by coffee station hand sink with no paper towels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC) to stock hand sink area. Also in lower level hand sink station to left of combi ovens observed no paper towels. Notified PIC, PIC had employee restock hand sink with paper towels. ====All hand sinks need to be stocked with paper towels or hand drying provision. 2nd Consecutive violation
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one unlabeled spray bottle with liquid inside mop sink room with no chemical label. Chemical is Smartpower Quat. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied correct chemical label to spray bottle. Also observed in lower level three compartment sink with chemical spray bottle with blue liquid. Chemical is glass cleaner. Notified PIC, PIC discarded contents of chemical spray bottle. =====Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 2nd Consecutive violation
7-102.11
61
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from personal water bottle with both gloved hands. Employee proceeded to work with open food cut vegetable containers. Also observed employee on main cook line grabbing personal gloves from apron consistently three separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to wash hands appropriately. ==== Employee not washing hands after using the toilet room; caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco, eating, or drinking
2-301.14
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside mop sink area with three separate bottles of chemicals with no working chemical name on them. Two glass cleaner and one degreaser. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC named all chemical spray bottles. =====Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at three separate hand sinks on 1st floor and basement floor levels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee restock hand sinks with paper towels. ====All hand sinks need to be stocked with paper towels or hand drying provision at all times
6-301.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed various personal drinks and water bottles stored above on prep shelf above prepping tables in active use. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee move drinks to drink employee section. ====Employee drink cup without a lid or straw
2-401.11
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Valleywise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Valleywise on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Valleywise?
Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Valleywise.
How does Valleywise compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Valleywise most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Valleywise's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Valleywise have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Valleywise 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 Valleywise inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Valleywise is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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