Zipps Sports Grill
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Zipps Sports Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Looking across the full record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Zipps Sports Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pre cooked pizza and in house onion straws being held under Time as a Public Health Control but not having a time stamp and having an internal temperature of 67-72*F. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of these food items
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86
Oct 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cook touch raw hamburger meat (beef), dispose of their gloves, but proceeded to glove back up and touch a burrito before washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee was instructed to wash their hands before continuing to work on orders
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pizza being placed on Time as a Public Health control but not having a time stamp. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing the process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Pizza was made less than 1 hour prior to the inspection since they had just opened. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the prep cooler closest to the kitchen entrance having an ambient temperature of 60*F using min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Please do not use this unit to store TCS foods until working properly. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
67
Jul 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk-in refrigerator observed a large covered container (about two feet deep) of tomato-based pizza sauce that had been cooked the day before on 6/11 and cooled via ice bath. Pizza sauce was holding at 51*F. Cooling log in kitchen showed that a temperature was not obtained to verify that the sauce had been cooled to 41*F prior to being placed into walk-in
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: THIRD OCCURRENCE - Observed industrial canner and a dicer with dried food debris on the food contact surfaces. Per PIC the equipment had not been used the day of the inspection and were stored as clean
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dust on back kitchen refrigerator, floors, and soda machine equipment. Also observed an accumulation of food debris under dish machine
6-501.12
74
Dec 18, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND OCCURRENCE In reach-in refrigerator across from fryer inspector observed a container of corn dog batter (with raw shelled eggs) being stored above raw fish. In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed a prep tray with raw shelled eggs and raw beef being stored directly above a large container of celery. In walk-in, inspector observed a working container of beer being stored below raw beef patties. In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed pans of raw beef burgers and raw chicken being stored above focaccia and pizza dough. PIC re-arranged all items during inspection so that cross contamination would not occur
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine dish machine was in-use during inspection. Inspector observed a chlorine concentration of 0ppm while dishes were being washed. The supply bucket of chlorine was empty and PIC replaced with a new supply bucket. All dishes were re-washed once the dish machine reached a chlorine concentration of 50 ppm (must be between 50-100 ppm)
4-501.114(F1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: THIRD OCCURRENCE In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed a container of cooked mushrooms dated 11/26
3-501.18
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Near dish machine inspector observed a spray nozzle hanging below the rim of the sink. No backflow preventer was present. PIC moved spray nozzle to hook that was on the spray nozzle line so that a 1 inch air gap was present. Maintain at all times when not in-use
5-202.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND OCCURRENCE Hand sink near walk-in refrigerator on kitchen prep line was missing paper towels. Also, bar hand sink was missing paper towels. PIC provided during inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager certification available at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
47
Sep 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable
6-201.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser
4-501.11
90
Aug 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: At bar hand sink hot water is only coming out at a very slow trickle. PIC will repair sink so that adequate flow is provided to both hot and cold water. PIC provided proof of maintenance request dated 8/20, and currently awaiting maintenance scheduled for next week
5-103.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable
6-201.11
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing gloves drop a wiping cloth on the ground and pick wiping cloth up. Without changing gloves employee continued to grab a bowl and a plate/tray for a customer and fill the tray with fries and chicken fingers. Also observed employee on dish line washing dirty dishes, handling dirty dishes, and then immediately pull a clean tray out of the dish machine to dry. Discussed with PIC who educated employees about properly washing hands when they have become contaminated and prior to handling food or clean dishes
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator across from gill line observed an open container of raw chicken being stored directly over a squirt bottle and a larger container of ranch dressing. Chicken was moved during inspection. PIC will ensure that all raw foods are properly stored to prevent contamination. Discussed proper food storage with PIC
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator on server line observed an opened container of milk that was dated 8/9. PIC confirmed this was the date milk was opened and voluntarily discarded milk. Ensure that all TCS foods are only kept for 7 days. 2nd occurrence
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In back kitchen prep area observed a dicer with food debris between the cutting surfaces. The dicer was being stored as clean. Also observed an industrial can opener with food debris on the surface. PIC will ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized prior to being stored as clean. Dicer and can opener were moved to dish area to be properly cleaned
4-601.11(A)
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: At bar hand sink hot water is only coming out at a very slow trickle. PIC will repair sink so that adequate flow is provided to both hot and cold water
5-103.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In back kitchen prep area near reach-in freezer the hand sink did not have paper towels. PIC provided and will maintain at all times
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area has a heavy water leak inside. Condenser is completely frozen over and water has dripped onto shelving and packaged foods, and then frozen. Please repair unit so that it is in good working order and move food items so that they are not under the leaking condenser
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Floor on beer side of walk-in cooler is starting to become warped. Parts are beginning to come up from the ground and water is beginning to pool. Please correct so that floor is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zipps Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zipps Sports Grill on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zipps Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zipps Sports Grill.
How does Zipps Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Zipps Sports Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Zipps Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zipps Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zipps Sports Grill 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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