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Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School

A

9401 W Garfield St, Tolleson 85353

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00134

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Tolleson restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed milk cartons in the milk walk-in cooler. Discussed dish machine.

Mar 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of personal food in the walk-in cooler and cooling methods.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of grease and lint on the hood vents. Observed some grease and food debris accumulating in some of the floor drains throughout the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to clean on a more frequent basis to minimize the accumulation of grease, soils and other food debris. 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.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer test strips.

Jan 29, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Walked with Melissa. Inspection conducted with RS #943.Cafeteria is undergoing a remodel due to a roof collapse last June (2023). A temporary serving line has been set up in the gymnasium and is in compliance with proper food protection, equipment and a portable hand sink. A remodel application has been applied for but has not been paid for an no inspections have been requested. Had discussed with Josh (maintenance staff) about getting remodel permit paid and making a request for an inspection. Repair work is expected to be completed in May 2024. Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Melissa A.,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring. Observed a few rodent droppings and a chewed ketchup packet in back corner of dry storage room. There is also a corner of floor/ wall juncture in cafeteria that looks to be damaged from rodents. There does not look to be an recent activity. Repair wall, seal any other openings and have a pest treatment conducted. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived to FD-00134. Attempted inspection but was not able to gain access to the kitchen at that time. Will return at a later date.

2023

Aug 7, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Of note: The roof of the cafeteria dining area has significant damage and students are unable to eat lunch there. Lunch is temporarily being served in the gymnasium until roof repairs are completed. The estimated time of completion is 1 year. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B,Signer: Linda R.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. -- At the time of inspection, observed no hand washing station in the gym while employees were actively serving food. The person in charge (PIC) stated a portable hand sink is in the process of being purchased for the gym. At the time of inspection, the PIC had employees set up hand washing station with soap, paper towels, and a Cambro of hot water. Ensure at least 1 handwashing station is available in the gym at all times while food is being served. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →