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Arizona B B Q
August 20, 2026 · Fail
mid
- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings9
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Ensure to empty the sanitizer in the sanitizing buckets after use - do not have any pooling water in the kitchen / prep areas - this can attract potential rodent activity
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Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)Inspector note: Remove the soiled wiping cloths air drying on the pole underneath the prep table in the middle of the kitchen
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Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)Inspector note: Entire area where the trash is being stored needs to be properly cleaned and maintained - area is filthy with flies everywhere making it very hard for proprietors to dispose of their trash - no barriers or closures when entering the designated trash area - Address
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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)Inspector note: Designated trash area for all four restaurants of this strip mall [ including Arizona BBQ ] is disgusting - overwhelming odors of trash -flies everywhere - no barrier or door to keep the designated trash storage area properly segragated to reduce potential rodent activity - entire area needs to be cleaned and sanitized - current trash receptacles are visibly filthy and need to be properly cleaned- area should also be enclosed to reduce potential rodent activity - Address immediately
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Outside Receptacles (C)Inspector note: Trash receptacles stored inside the designated trash area behind the restaurants are visibly filthy with strong odors of rotted trash -flies all over the place with loose trash and debris scattered throughout the area - clean to remove obnoxious odors and remove all trash filled receptacles where needed.-each trash receptacle needs to have a properly fitted lid - each bin also needs to be properly cleaned and sanitized after use with the lids tightly fastened after use - ensure all receptacles are free from holes and / or any openngs that may allow potential rodent activity
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Storage Areas Redeeming Machines Receptacles and Waste Handling Units Location (C)Inspector note: Designated trash area for all four restaurants affiliated with the strip mall is disgusting - overwhelming odors of trash - flies everywhere - no barrier or door to keep the area segragated to reduce potential rodent activity - entire area needs to be cleaned and sanitized - current trash receptacles should be all replaced if they cannot be cleaned properly - area should also be enclosed to reduce potential rodent activity
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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)Inspector note: Basement area beneath Arizon BBQ is only accessible through another business located in [ Dunkin Donuts ] that happens to be three store fronts away - No food or paper supplies in the basement however there are several small openings including an open " pipe" - much dirt dust cobwebbs and debris under the floor boards - maintain clean --- Noted several bait traps and glue boards in the basment as the pest control company was on site yesterday and rebaited the basement [ according to the business owner ] receipts were also provided
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Controlling Pests (C)Inspector note: One dead mouse was noted on a glue board that was insid ethe wall near an opening by the front counter - contact pest control company and [ bait the area again where needed ]
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Inspector note: Inside the restaurant - clean to remove all saturated cardboard boxes being used to store pots pand and other and other utensils where needed [ under the front counter area as well as the cabinets underneath the meat slicer and dogh machine ]
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on March 26, 2026: 9 findings appeared for the first time.
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