MCSO Food Factory
A3150 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-08113
Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history17 on record
2026
May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.An email was received on 8/21/25 stating a work order has been submitted for violation #51 noted on the routine inspection conducted on 8/20/25.
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed large amounts of water pooling in the tray wash area due slow draining floor drains. At the end of the inspection, all floor drains were cleaned and working properly, except for one drain near the clean tray storage area. Discussed removing food from drains on the regular basis to prevent water from pooling. Please provide a work order stating the clogged drain is repaired. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
May 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a drain pipe for tray rinsing machine discharging water about a foot from nearest floor drain. PIC will ensure that all drain pipes properly drain into an approved sewage disposal system. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 4, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS#815.
Inspector's notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Ceiling in tray wash area with a large amount of food and dust buildup throughout. Clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Not used - N/A
Inspector's notes
All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Floor in tray wash area has been temporarily repaired where tile has buckled and there are areas where water is sitting underneath floor tiles. Repair floor. Work order has been placed with no estimated time of repair. Floor should be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, and durable.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Several trays that were removed from dish machine had food debris still on the tray. Trays were removed and placed back in dirty tray bin for cleaning. Please review cleaning with employees. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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The middle dish machine line was discharging sewage all over the floor. Food debris from the line had the floor drains clogged with debris, The sewage was ponded and about 2 inches deep, with employees walking through it. PIC had employees turn off the dish machine and used squeegees and brooms to remove the food so that the drains could drain all of the ponded water. Please ensure that if water starts ponding and the drains are clogged, that the dish machine is turned off and the area is cleaned and drained before continuing to work. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Walls and ceiling in tray room, especially near the vents, is heavily soiled. 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 15, 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.Inspection conducted with R.S. 1167Inspection report provided via printout & email; confirmed delivery onsiteSigner: Heather Hollister,Award: A
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-During inspection observed build up of food debris on the ceiling panels located above the mechanical ware washers. Per the person in charge the build up of debris in the specified areas will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain floor, walls, and ceilings clean at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email & printout; confirmed delivery onsite Inspected with R.S. 815Award: B,Signer: Gary Heath
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Trays were observed being sanitizer with Quat sanitizer at the end of the dish machine line with a contact time of less than 5-10 seconds. Contact time for Quat sanitizer should be 1 minute submerged after washing. Discussed with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 25, 2023Routine1 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.Inspection was conducted with RS 1261Inspection report was emailed to the PIC and printed at the time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Heather Hollister
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions...Observed black material adhering near to the ceiling tiles near the A/C vents. Also, observed food debris adhering to the ceiling tiles above the tray cleaning areas. The PIC stated they are in the process of cleaning/replacing tiles. Please clean/replace tiles prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Sep 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Received confirmation & supporting documentation that violation [#8] for the inspection conducted on 7.19.23 has been corrected. The supporting documentation was added to the permit file. The advisory report was provided via email.
Aug 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
A phone call was received from the person in charge (PIC), H. Hollister, with updates regarding the hot water in the handwash sinks (violation #8). The PIC stated they are still working on repairing the remaining handwash sinks. Per PIC, they are still waiting for parts to fix/repair the sinks and are working with FMD to resolve this issue.
Aug 3, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
A phone call was received from the person in charge (PIC), H. Hollister, with updates regarding the hot water in the handwash sinks. The PIC stated they have fixed/repaired the hot water in approximately half of sinks. The PIC stated they are currently waiting for parts to fix/repair the other sinks.
Jul 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
A voicemail from the person in charge (PIC), Heather Hollister, was received earlier today stating they had to order parts for the handwash sinks. The PIC did not provide an ETA on the parts, but stated they will notify us as soon as the handwash sinks are repaired. The PIC stated there is a least one working sink in the area.
Jul 19, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This 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 provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteInspection conducted with R.S. 1167The 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Gary Heath
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.---During inspection observed two handwashing sinks with a hot water temperature of 126*F. A work order was placed in by the person in charge to correct the handwashing sinks. Please ensure hot water is readily available at handwashing sinks between 100*F-110*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected---During inspection observed the door sweeps in the clean room to be broken creating small outer openings from outside the facility, to the the distribution area. Person in charge stated the door sweeps would be replaced for the establishment. Ensure to maintain all outer openings protected at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--During inspection observed food debris in the ceiling panels (more than 8) of the tray wash area. Person in charge stated the ceiling panels with food debris would be cleaned. Please ensure the ceiling panels Please ensure to maintain physical facility clean at all times. 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 →