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Raul and Theresa's

A

519 W Main St, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11646

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Apr 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed cover missing from ice machine filter and issues with lid closing on ice machine. Discussed repairing to prevent potential contamination. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jan 5, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed pink/orange organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed proper cleaning procedures and schedule with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple large containers filled with dried beans and flour missing labels in back storage area. Discussed labeling containers with common name of food for identification with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

2025

Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling practices with person in charge.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice buildup on outside and inside of fan guard in main walk-in freezer. Discussed with person in charge the importance of keeping guard clean and clear to avoid possible damage of cooling unit. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, ice, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking

2024

Nov 21, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals without labeling throughout the bar. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Bottles were labeled with marker at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed scratched and scored cutting surfaces which are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Discussed cutting surface characteristic requirements with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A) - Priority: Characteristics- Multiuse; Safe Addl Notes: Observed manual citrus juicer coated in a layer of yellow paint that was actively chipping and falling off where the citrus is placed. Instructed PIC to discard and use stainless steel manual citrus juicers. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of harmful materials that can enter into a food product. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed floor throughout establishment with chipped tile and patches of unsealed concrete. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Martin Alonso

2023

Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Martin Alanso

Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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, - Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) - Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) - Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) - 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: A,Signer: Lucy Gonzales

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 →