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In the Zone VI

A

28 N Signal Butte Rd, Apache Junction 85120

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07747

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

96
Excellent

Apache Junction restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 9, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 2, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 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 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labels for ice bags. Labels must be available, store ran out but have more ordered. Inspection report emailed.

2025

Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.obtain working probe thermometer prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

CFPM was not available upon request, all food handlers cards were expired. Please obtain new food handlers cards for all employees handling food.

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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink adjacent to hot case. PIC restocked paper towels at time of inspection. All handwashing sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed organic debris on slushie nozzles. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket with more than 200 PPM of chlorine. PIC diluted sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained within 50-100 PPM for chlorine sanitizer.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

2024

Jun 28, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed gap in back door. Please install weather strip to prevent pests from entering. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Jan 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. New water heater was purchased and replaced. Hot water reached 100*F. Emailed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Ali C. ,Award: Re-Inspection

Jan 5, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

his establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.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.Award: B,Signer: Ali Ahamseddine

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Observed handwashing sink and three compartment sink dispensing hot water at a maximum of 66*F. Water heater appears to not be functioning properly. PIC stated unit will be repaired or replaced. Will re-inspect on 1.12.23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

? Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bags of ice packaged in establishment with no label to identify the place of origin. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Please correct prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →