Veranda Bistro

7720 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Veranda Bistro appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of Raid pesticide stored on a dry storage rack with packaged foods

7-202.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler with minimum internal temperature of 48.9F. The prep cooler was being used for cold holding storage of TCS foods. The person in charge discontinued use of the prep cooler at the time of inspection

4-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluids clean up kit or written instructions to clean bodily fluids

2-501.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cans of paint, construction adhesives, hardware tools, cans of ethanol and other home improveent supplies/materials, stored on dry storage racks next to packaged foods, next to food prep tables, and on top of the reach in cooler. Discussed storage to prevent contamination of food and food equipment. The person in charge moved all items to separate area away from food storage/food prep

3-307.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at the handwash sink in the back

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food splatter and debris on the back wall next to the meat slicer and along the back wall of the prep table

6-501.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee food and drink stored next to food, food prep, and food equipment. Observed uncovered employee plate of food stored on top of packaged coffee drinks next to coffee machine and over clean linens. Observed employee drinks missing proper lids and no straws stored next to clean utensils at the prep cooler

2-401.11

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

Inspector notes: Observed seperate ambient thermometers in the prep cooler that displayed different temperatures relative to each other and to actual ambient temperature as measured by inspectors min/max thermometer. One ambient thermometer displayed an ambient temperature reading of 36F and the other ambient thermometer displayed an ambient temperature reading of 42F. Ambient temperature in the prep cooler was 48.7F. TCS foods inside the prep cooler had internal temperatures of 47F -52F. Discussed obtaining properly functioning and calibrated ambient thermometers

4-204.112(A-D)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veranda Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veranda Bistro on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Veranda Bistro compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Veranda Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Veranda Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Veranda Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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