The Duce
525 S CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85004
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Not Participating
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (3)
- 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 whipped cream and bloody mary mix measured at 49-51F in cooler at end of indoor bar next to spirits locker. PIC reported cooler was frozen over and would discontinue use for TCS items until serviced and maintaining 41F or below. Whipped cream and bloody mary mix improperly cold held were discarded by PIC 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 51Corrected on site
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed loose handle on hand sink at trailer service counter. PIC tightened at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
- 56Corrected on site
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers Addl Notes: Observed staff personal items stored on shelves with clean dishes. PIC instructed staff to relocate items to designated employee storage areas. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.