MCSO Food Factory
A3150 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-08115
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 history19 on record
2026
May 21, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two storage bins in the dry storage area, one with bean residue and the other with oats residue. Informed the person in charge to ensure the residue was cleaned for the storage bins. Please ensure to maintain non-food contact surfaces, food contact surfaces, and equipment clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The PIC stated they are no longer using the cook-chill system. The PIC requested the cook-chill variance to be withdrawn. Review CIP cleaning of kettles. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 20, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Dried bird feces on outer wrap of boxes of potato flakes in walk-in cooler and on bags of dry rice. Supervisor immediately removed wrapping and cleaned the boxes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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. 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Feb 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Per person in charge: "The chemical dispenser in Cook Chill has been removed and there is no hose attached to the hose bibb.". See attached email for details.
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed hard water debris in 2 of 4 steam kettles used for various TCS foods. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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
-- At mop sink, observed faucet with an AVB and a Y-valve attached supplying water to a chemical dispenser. Shutoffs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Requested the person in charge have a separate water line between chemical dispenser and mop sink prior to the re-inspection on or before 2/13/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2024
Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS#815.
Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS 815. No violations observed during 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 conducted with RS 1261.Inspection report printed and emailed to the PIC at the time of inspection.Of note: Cook-chill process is currently not being used at the moment. The ovens have been replaced with new like-for-like ovens and are currently finishing up the installation.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Heather Hollister
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions....Observed black material adhering to the ceiling panels above the production area. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas the need cleaning. Please clean prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 printed and emailed.Inspection conducted with RS #871.At this time,, cook chill is not in operation. The tumblers are currently not in use. Food is cooked and immediately placed into cambros.Award: A,Signer: Gary Heath
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
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods--During inspection observed missing ceiling panels above the ovens located in the cook-chill area. Per person in charge the missing ceiling panel will be provided. Please ensure to maintain physical facility in good repair at all times. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-During inspection observed build of ice debris in the walls of the walk in freezer and around the weather strip of the doorway. In a second instance observed build up of debris on the ceiling panels. 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,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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 report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Inspection conducted with RS 1261Of note: No cook-chill has occurred since the last 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
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. Three of the metered faucet handwash sinks were dispensing water at 120*F-127*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
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions....Observed black material adhering to the ceiling panels above the production area. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas the need cleaning. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods....Observed missing ceiling panels above the oven area also above the pit area. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the panels. Please replace ceiling panels prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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