De Rango's Phoenix Chocolate Shop

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 9, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Dec 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Sliced ham and diced chicken observed to be missing a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Action Taken: Foods that were prepped the day prior were provided a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Frozen fish observed to be thawing in a container at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Fish was moved to the cooler to thaw.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     -Blade of the can opener is visibly soiled with encrusted food. -Interior of the basement ice machine is soiled with mildew-like accumulations.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink in the chocolate prep area was observed to be filled with soiled rags.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Rags were removed from the handwashing sink.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Trays of candy in the chocolate prep area and lettuce in the prep cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Bags of sugar are stored on the floor in the chocolate prep area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Bags were picked up from the floor and stored on a shelf.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - WATER TEMPERATURE FOR UTENSIL STORAGE

     Ice cream scoops are not stored in water maintained at or above 135°F.

     Correction: Utensils stored in a container of water shall maintain the water temperature at or above 135°F or clean and sanitize the utensils every 4 hours. Action Taken: Utensils were removed and will be kept on a clean dry surface.

     Code 4-602.11 (D) (7)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Missing and damaged ceiling tiles observed in the basement storage/office area.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     Lighting in the corner of the cook line was observed to be broken during the inspection. Intensity in this area was less than 50 foot candles.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

3. Feb 7, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     A container of raw eggs is stored over RTE lettuce in the Coke cooler..

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: The eggs were moved to the bottom of the cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Cooked noodles in the 1-door True cooler has exceeded its date mark of 1/30.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Action Taken: The noodles were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Bottle of multi-purpose cleaner is stored hanging on the side of the clean utensil rack, facing the breading station.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: The cleaner was moved during inspection.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of multi-purpose cleaner is not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11