Yogi's Grill
A10220 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20594
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 28, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed ROP fish, hot holding/reheating, time as a control, plumbing.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Ice chute at soda fountain had dark grey growth at opening. Brought to attention of person in charge to clean. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a necessary frequency to prevent debris from forming. *Second consecutive. 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
Scoops for rice were being stored in container of room temperature water. Brought to attention of person in charge to remove water. When between uses, untensils shall be stored in hot (135'F) water, under constantly running water such as a dipper well, or dry and cleaned or replaced every 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 29, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - mop sink);--Sponges Use Limitation; _______________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve
Inspector's notes
Ice deflector of ice maker has buildup of residues.
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Food residues found on walk-in cooler floor.
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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. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - mop sink)--Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean (i.e. - refrigeration door handles);--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - cut vegetables); Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve Handout
Inspector's notes
3 compartment sink has leak.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair lead at three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e.- available on site);--Prohibiting a Cross Connection (i.e. - AVB with a Y-valve attached with a direct supply water line feeding a chemical dispenser)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Y Valve
Inspector's notes
Door handles to food equipment (i.e. - refrigeration equipment) have build up of residues.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Visit made to facility for re-inspection from 5/20/2024 inspection. Upon re-inspection, violations from Category #36 have not been corrected.Spoke with operator, Ju C., via telephone. Per operator, facility had contacted pest control company via email, but has not received a return response.--A re-inspection of pest control services will be performed. Please contact inspector if services/treatment areperformed by re-inspection date of 06/10/2024.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal ProcessNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and Emailed inspection report.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jailine Mejia
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Per phone conversation with operator, Ju C, facility has not received additional treatment from 5/7/2024 service. Recommend additional pest control services in addition to monitoring devices. Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Pest carcasses found in light covers in food preparation and ware wash areas. Remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
May 20, 2024Routine2 foundation4 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--A re-inspection of pest control surfaces will be performed. Please contact inspector if services/treatment are performed by re-inspection date of 05/30/2024. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Employee personal item storage practicesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet (Spanish)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: B,Signer: Ju Chun
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Residue build up found on white ice deflector inside maker. Clean interior surfaces of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Sushi rice found in turned off rice cooker with no time stamp. Per food employee, rice had been in unit for two hours. If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: o The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. Properly time stamp sushi rick. ------------- Food employee provided time stamp at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Flour found in soy sauce buckets. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Witnessed insect activity in warewash area. Obtain pest control services to abate pests. ----------- Facility recently treated for pest per 5/7/2024 pest control invoice. Recommend additional pest control services with monitoring devices. Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Pest carcasses found in light covers in food preparation and ware wash areas. Remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Rice cooker sitting on cardboard box. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Provide acceptable surface for equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Refrigeration door handles found with residues. Clean food equipment exteriors at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 18, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policy and procedures for approved pesticide application with establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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-181.Award: B,Signer: Selena Macias
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Observed three covered metal containers of chicken being stored in the walk in refrigeration unit measuring between 90-110°F. Per employee, the chicken had been cooling for less than 6 hours total. The chicken was taken out of the walk in and reheated in the oven to an internal temperature over 165°F. Ensure the total time for cooling does not exceed 6 hours maximum. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →