Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
341 W VAN BUREN ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85003
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (4)
- 22CriticalCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
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 cheese stored in ice bath with contact on only half of cheese container at prep line measured 50F. PIC reported staff had just placed in ice bath 5 minutes prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 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 no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 10Corrected on site
Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed staff filling pans with water in hand sink at end of prep line. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Hand sinks should only be used for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
- 55
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed depression with rough texture in floor below fryers. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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.