Zookz Sandwiches

100 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Zookz Sandwiches has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile is missing above prep table in back area. Please replace tile and ensure ceilings are closed to protect prep areas from internal lines and debris

6-201.16

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available at time of inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Cooked potato (sidekicks) are held using time as a control at ambient temperature. Items did not have a time recorded for when the time control began. Items were discarded and a new tray was brought out, and time was stamped on tray. Please ensure food items maintained using time as a control have a time stamp recorded to ensure a timely discard

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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use and after multiple cycles during inspection. Sanitizer bottle was changed and line was primed. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Kale salad, garbanzo bean salad, and potato salad are portioned and served from display cooler near registers, items did not have date marks. Employee said they had been prepared 1-2 days prior and agreed to date all individual containers. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Second consecutive violation. No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

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 Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zookz Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zookz Sandwiches.

How does Zookz Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Zookz Sandwiches most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Zookz Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zookz Sandwiches have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zookz Sandwiches 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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