La Siena
B°909 E Northern Ave, Phoenix 85020
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17600
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed thawing procedures with PIC. Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed table-mounted can opener stored as clean with an accumulation of biomass on the blade at time of inspection. Also observed knives stored on a magnetic strip with dried food debris on the food-contact surface and a commercial deli slicer with dried food debris on the paddle and rotating blade at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Mar 30, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Juice nozzles in the server pass thru area with excess soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. 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.
Inspector's notes
Cut cabbage mix-47-48F, cooked pasta-66F, and sausage items-88F cooling in the table top area of the make line unit; in a deep, covered container in the reach in cooler next to the make line; and at ambient temperature on a speed rack. PIC stated that all items had been recently made and/or prepped, and had been cooling for less than 2 hours. PIC relocated all items to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Nov 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cooling TCS food items to ensure required temperatures/times are met. Discussed food storage hierarchy - pasteurized shelled and liquid eggs are considered RTE. Also discussed ice bath construction and possible use of time as a control.Hand wash station has been removed from preparation line. Discussed hand wash station requirements with PIC. Another hand wash station is available nearby and in line of site of the preparation line. Please contact inspector supervisor to setup a visit to determine if sink is required to be reinstalled or if current sink numbers and locations are sufficient.
Inspector's notes
Cut melons and open containers of salad dressing found in low-boy cooler on preparation line with internal temperatures of 75*F. The cooler appeared to not be functioning, and nobody had checked the temperature on it today. PIC had the dressings and melons discarded. A work order was put in to have the cooler fixed. The cooler will not be used for cold holding TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Alternative cold holding equipment is available to continue normal operations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
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Leak observed behind dish machine. Residue buildup observed on hose and piping from said leak showing it has been dripping for a significant amount of time.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 4, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, food labels, can opener, bar area, overfill, handwashing
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Hand sink missing from food prep area near stove. Handwashing sinks are to be conveniently available to food employees who are working in food preparation areas. Person in charge to have maintenance re-install sink. 5-202.12 (B-D) - Core: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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.
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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed several employees with long hair past shoulders without full restraint. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. Person in charge spoke with employees and will schedule a training for hair restraints. 2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
May 6, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cooling methods, paper towels at bar
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed an open can of a personal beverage on top shelf of reach in refrigerator near grill. Employee drink cups must contain a lid or straw (a covered beverage container with straw is allowed as long as contamination of the hands, food, equipment, or utensils does not occur). Personal items must be stored in a manner to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service/single-use articles. Chef discarded of drink and informed cook to utilize designated areas. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed several employees, prepping, cooking, and handling open food with watches and dangling bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Chef to train staff soon. 2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry
Mar 14, 2025Routine3 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: handwashing, pastuerized eggs, glove usage, defrost cycles, hand sinks, equipment maintenance.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed ribs with an internal temperature of 72-94*F. Cook stated food was prepared and placed in an active state of cooling over 2 hours prior to inspection. Chef removed ribs and had placed on grill to reheat to 165*F PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed pooled eggs, whole shell raw eggs, shredded cheddar, and butter in containers on a cart in ice bath with internal temperature ranging 47-67*F. Ice not surrounding container and only on the bottom side of container. Milk in reach on bottom shelf in refrigerator at sever line, with an internal temperature ranging 47-50*F. Lead server and cook stated foods were placed in unit and on ice within 3 hours prior to inspection. Staff took items and placed more ice and water to have foods completely surrounded with ice, and placed in walk-in and neighboring units. Foods reached 41*F within 30min. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed thick cut sliced ham, in container in refrigerated drawers under grill date marked for 7/2-7/9. Person in charge discarded food. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed diced tomatoes in deep plastic containers, tightly sealed with a temperature of 57-65*F. Saw chef place freshly cooked rice at 165*F and place under cold foods at 41*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared 2 hours prior to inspection and removed cold foods from area to place on lower shelves. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
2024
Nov 8, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: beard guards, glove usage, handwashing, organization of refrigerator
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed diced watermelon, honey dew, cantaloupe, pesto and dice tomatoes in deep plastic containers, tightly sealed with a temperature of 57-65*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared 2 hours prior to inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed hermetically sealed tuna fully thawed in refrigerator. Person in charge had cook remove packaging from tuna and place in refrigerator. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection.
Sep 16, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: refrigeration organization, limitation of butter packets, installation of splash guard, hot holding temperatures
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Person in charge unable to provide food manager certification at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Person in charge stated exam will be scheduled soon. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed diced watermelon and cooked penne in deep plastic containers, tightly sealed with a temperature of 60-65*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared 2 hours prior to inspection. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.
Mar 12, 2024Routine3 priority1 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: reheating for hot holding, butterA pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [20], [Priority Violation - 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding] has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Training visit was offered to the person in charge. The person in charge declined the offer for an AMC Training at this time.Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Audit of food handlers conducted and 2 of 9 employee certification were available. Manager to reach out and provide by next routine inspection or via email.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 7,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Mitchell Thomas
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. At the start of inspection, observed employee on prep line without gloves, handling bread on prep table and salad toppings in bowl with bare hands. Person in charge had employee discard of food items, wash hands, and place gloves before returning to station. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed refried beans in hot holding unit with an ambient temperature of 118-125*F. All hot temperature controlled foods should be held at 135*F or above. Person in charge had staff remove items and place in steamer for reheating to 165*F before placing back in hot holding unit. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Shredded lettuce, fruit salad with cut melon, diced tomatoes, salsa, and yogurt in cold holding unit at service station with an internal temperature of 45-50*F. Person in charge mentioned yogurt had an internal temperature of 41*F within 2hrs prior to inspection. All other foods were in unit at an undetermined amount of time. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed yogurt in walk-in and reached an internal temperature of 48*F within 1hr. Other food items discarded. Recommended checking and logging ambient temperature of unit prior to use. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Small cold holding unit at service station with a leak inside bottom compartment and holding an ambient temperature of 50*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F or below to hold temperature-controlled foods and be in good repair. Person in charge placed work orders, and had placed an out of order sign. All foods to be held in nearby units at 41*F until repairs are complete. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 9, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of ice, food labeling for independent livingNo 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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Manuel Ramos
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. All foods (Sour cream, cream cheese, milk, half and half, tomato juice, etc) in single door reach in at service station with an internal temperature of 45-50*F. Person in charge mentioned foods had an internal temperature of 41*F within 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed foods in walk-in. Foods reached an internal temperature of 43-48*F within 1 hour. Recommended checking ambient temperature of units prior to use. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed cut melons tightly sealed in walk-in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 52*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepared 30minutes prior to inspection. Food items that are cooling should have seals removed for proper cooling. Lids were loosely adjusted on containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Small cold holding unit at service station with a leak, causing standing water at bottom of unit. Single door reach in also at service station with a leak, and an ambient temperature of 49*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods and be in good repair. Person in charge placed work orders, and had maintenance remove reach in from kitchen. All foods to be held in nearby units at 41*F until repairs are complete. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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, 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: A,Signer: Victor W.
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 →