MCSO Food Factory

3150 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-08114

Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history18 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection conducted with RS 1569

May 28, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.An email was received on 5/26/26 with pest control receipts for violation #38. This will suffice as a correction for violation #38 documented on the previous routine inspection.

May 21, 2026Routine1 foundationB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Rodent droppings were found near the cooler entrance. Rodent gnawing evidence was observed in the of the entry doors into the room. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Feb 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed food debris/spill near the entrance. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the spill. Instruction the PIC clean area.

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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. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 20, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

During inspection, food debris was observed in the drain below the 3-compartment sink. The person in charge moved the food debris at the time of the inspection. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871

Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS 815. No violations at time of inspection.

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 report was printed and emailed to the PIC at the time of inspection.Inspection was conducted with RS 1261Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Heather Hollister

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods....The coved based is missing or disrepair throughout the facilities. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Jan 25, 2024Routine2 coreA

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable - Large bulk container observed with large cracks and portions of the plastic missing on the outer edge of the container used to store carrots that are going to be cleaned and processed. Replace containers that are severely cracked to prevent small pieces from entering the food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed - Coving missing throughout room. Please repair to provide an easily cleanable surface and prevent insect harborage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 report provided via email & printout; confirmed delivery onsite Inspected with R.S. 1167On 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.Award: A,Signer: Heather Hollister

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed---During inspection observed the cove base/tile in the walls of the production area to be missing or broken. Per the person in charge the cove base/tile will be provided/replaced in the walls specified. Ensure to provide cove base in the walls to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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 foundation1 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 was conducted with RS 1261Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-682Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gary Heath

#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. One of the metered faucet handwash sinks was dispensing water at 120*F and another handwash sink at 113*F. The person in charge (PIC) began working on the issue, but could not resolve it at the time of inspection. Please ensure metered faucets have a temperature of 100-110*F to allow for adequate handwashing. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the issue is addressed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods...Observed the cove base/tile in the walls of the production area to be in missing or broken. Please repair and replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

This address holds 8 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →