PlateScore

Avondale Middle School

A+Cutting Edge

1406 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00119

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 27, 2026Routine2 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures with manager. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

No working light observed in walk-in freezer. Manager has placed a work order to have light replaced. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed approved connections for mop sink. Provided handout.

2025

Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Dlaney Duarta ,Award: Cutting Edge A+

2023

Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Dianey Duarte

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →