Zookz Sandwiches

3164 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Zookz Sandwiches, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Zookz Sandwiches trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes in steam drawer measured 104 degrees F internally. Person in charge said they had been restocked within the last hour and reheated them at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket in back area measured well above 200 ppm available chlorine during inspection. Solution was poured out and remade at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm

7-204.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes held near microwave using time as a control were time stamped 8:40am (past discard time). This item had actually been put out about 2 hours prior, time stamp was changed. Please ensure food items maintained using time as a control have start time accurately documented to ensure a timely discard

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up in the freezer from a leak coming from the compressor. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed and tested correctly. Discussed priming and testing daily

4-501.114(A-E)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two chemical spray bottles without labels on them to identify the chemical. The labels are required to ensure identification of the chemical in the bottles and prevent misuse of the chemical product. The PIC labeled the spray bottles

7-102.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean knives being stored in a metal container filled with sanitizer. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zookz Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zookz Sandwiches on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Zookz Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Zookz Sandwiches most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Zookz Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zookz Sandwiches have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zookz Sandwiches 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 Zookz Sandwiches inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zookz Sandwiches is inspected around three times per year on average.

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