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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School

A+Cutting Edge

2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05004

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

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 9, 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 history6 on record

2026

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 2, 2025Routine1 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips (i.e. - testing device for high temperature dishwasher);--Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated (i.e. - dented cans)___________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Can Defects

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection manager on site at time of inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 31, 2025Routine1 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet

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

Inspector's notes

Floor drains (i.e. - under mechanical dishwasher and food preparation sink) have build-up residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 3, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024Routine2 coreA+

This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Thermometer calibration proceduresProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Reasons for Permit Suspension"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Michael Zalenski,Award: Cutting Edge A+

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment PIC informed inspector of improperly functioning mechanical dishwasher at start of inspection and is manually sanitizing food equipment. Hi-temperature mechanical dishwasher not reaching proper sanitizing temperature. Do not use mechanical dishwasher to sanitize food contact surfaces until repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Exterior curbed sink is extremely slow draining. Repair curbed sink drain so that liquids drain in a sufficient manner. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 11, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Michael Zalewski,Award: Cutting Edge 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 →