Apna Bazaar
3607 E BELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85032
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Not Participating
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (3)
- 22CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Addl Notes: Observed two bins of cut melon in the open reach-in cooler at 47*F - 54*F. As per Person in Charge (PIC), melons had been cut and placed one hour ago. Melons were moved into the closed reach-in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. At the time of inspection, the bins were hanging over the shelving area of the cooler. Discussed with PIC to use smaller bins so it stays in the refrigerated zone or keep product in the closed reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *Second Consecutive Repeat Violation.
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- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Observed lack of Certified Food Protection Manager in establishment at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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- 48Repeat
Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed establishment with no test strips to test quat sanitizer for the three compartment sink. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 10/13/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/13/2026. *Second Consecutive Repeat Violation.
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Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.