Duck & Decanter
1651 E Camelback RD, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (6)
- 16CriticalCorrected on site
Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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: Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher was measured at 0ppm. Connected sanitizer bottle was empty at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer solutions for food contact surfaces should be maintained at 50-100ppm. PIC replaced sanitizer bottle, primed machine, and ran dishwasher to attain a concentration of 100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 33Corrected on site
Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Addl Notes: Observed tightly covered 1/6 size containers of diced cooked chicken and sliced tomatoes cooling at 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit in a prep-style refrigerator and in the walk-in cooler TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Per PIC, items were prepped less than 2 hours prior to inspection, within the parameters for proper cooling times and temperatures. PIC removed plastic wrap covering to facilitate rapid cooling - inspector verified temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
- 47
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed dark discoloration on several cutting boards in use in different stations in the establishment. Cutting surfaces should be maintained in good repair to be smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 48
Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
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: Establishment does not have test strips available for a chlorine sanitizer product used at the mechanical dishwasher. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 10/16/2026.
- 55
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed buildup on walls of primary walk-in cooler, shelving in retail and produce walk-in cooler, and on floor underneath soda bibs and chemical storage shelving. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 58
Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)
MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b) - A sign with at least half inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616." Addl Notes: Establishment's Dog-Friendly Patio sign is posted inside the establishment and not on the front entrance or patio. Approved Dog-Friendly Patio signage must be posted outside the establishment. Also of note: a fly-tight container for animal waste must be available at the patio. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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.