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942 E Pima St, Gila Bend 85337

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02116

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Gila Bend restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 26, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 29, 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

Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). Observed establishment serving open food (hot holding nacho cheese and chili and metal container of jalapenos) at the table across from the drink station. Establishment only has a retail permit and not an E&D. Apply for E&D permit within 5 business days.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of black organic matter along the inner components of the ice machine. The establishment shall clean the interior of the ice machine at a frequency to prevent the growth of organic matter and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed missing top to the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the mop sink located near the ice machine. In addition, water leaked from the device when the water was turned on. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3rd consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple holes in the walls of the ice machine/mop sink room including outlets with missing cover plates. The establishment shall repair/fill any gaps/holes in the walls to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Nov 18, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dark organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. The organic material was not in direct contact with the ice at the time of inspection. The ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic material and other debris. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed missing top to the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the mop sink located near the ice machine. In addition, water leaked from the device when the water was turned on. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 2, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of ice machine with manager.Reviewed pest control procedures with manager.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed missing cover for the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on the faucet at the mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. The establishment shall maintain the AVB in good repair with a cover on it. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed outdoor dumpster at the rear of the building without lids. The establishment shall maintain their refuse receptacles in good repair to prevent the attraction and harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.111 - Core: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair

2023

Nov 1, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Michelle P. Report e-mailed.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Michelle Pablo,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A

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 →