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Arizona Desert Falls

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2802 E Juniper Ave, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13566

Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 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 history13 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 31, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the water used as sanitizer has a utensil surface temperature of at least 160F for mechanical ware washing machine.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with High Temp Dish Machine Log and Thawing handouts.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

No soap provided at the hand wash sink. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Pork loin thawing in standing water in the prep sink. PIC stated that the loin was recently placed into sink and placed the it under running water; then to the walk in cooler. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are thawed using an approved method. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspectionDiscussed the high-temp dish machine, using the detergent, and how to use min/max waterproof thermometers. PIC will add the temperature (minimum 160F) to the daily temperature log.

2025

Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has replaced low temp dish machine for high temp dish machine (please have either high temperature thermometer or high temperature test strips when in use). New hot holding electric unit in prep area. Of note: establishment has upright white homestyle GE freezer unit. When replaced the unit will need to be NSF or commercial equivalent. Of note: Establishment is interested in outdoor cooking. A review would be required. Please contact us at 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.gov

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures; cold holding procedures. Recommend: adding new batteries to white thermometer.

Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: Deep cleaning can opener. Replace accordion style plumbing fixtures below drain area.

Mar 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: sanitizer concentration at three compartment sink. Recommend: maintenance/replace low temperature chlorine dish machine. New Quat ammonia test strips.Of note: Establishment is using raw shelled eggs for baking.

2024

Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is outdoor cooking 1-2 times a month. Please apply for outdoor cooking variance. Barbeque grill not in use and disconnected. Of note: dish machine not in use at time of inspection.Reminder: raw shelled eggs can be used for baking or hard boiled. Pasteurized eggs should be used for fried and scramble food options.

Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is outdoor cooking 1-2 times a month. Please apply for outdoor cooking variance. Of note: dish machine not in use at time of inspection.

May 22, 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.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures;.Recommend: Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Violation #53 is noted on this inspection.Of note: Establishment has an RO system. This system requires an RPZ backflow preventer on main water line to unit. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Jason Barton,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ====Observed main walk in floor unit with exposed concrete. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Feb 23, 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.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures; mop sink usage.Recommend: repairing main walk in unit flooring; pest control for laundry room.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Of note: Establishment has an RO system. This system requires an RPZ backflow preventer on main water line to unit. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Nikki King

2023

Oct 18, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the food prep sink is used for food prep only. The disposal of mop water should be done in the mop sink.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Spring Edwards

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall and has a significant gap. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.-----Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the quat sanitizer used at the three compartment sink/buckets. The PIC ordered test strips at time of inspection. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. - Fourth Consecutive ViolationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Signer: Nikki K.,Award: A

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 →