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Dillons K.C. Barbeque

A

16335 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-21561

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 13, 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 history9 on record

2026

Apr 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: 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

Seals on warming unit in main kitchen area are broken and not well attached. Unit is not closing properly. Repair and maintain so unit continues to hold temperature properly. 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

2025

Dec 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024Routine2 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.Printed inspection report.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: A,Signer: Donni S.

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

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment. Observed gasket to walk in to be torn, and gasket to glass door unit on line to be in disrepair with part missing revealing gap not allowing door to close properly. Please continue to monitor temperatures, repair and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed heavy accumulation of matter on racks in walk in, please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 4, 2023Routine3 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.Printed inspection report.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: A,Signer: Stephanie C.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises. Observed employee handling several racks of ribs in three compartment sink wash compartment, with dirty dishes on side of sink and chemical dispenser hose moved out of the compartment. Observed no visible contamination of ribs. Person in charge had employee move to food prep sink. Food prep sink must be used for food prep and ware washing sink must be used to wash items separate to minimize risk of contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces. Cutting board on line heavily scored with discoloration. Please resurface or replace and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. Observed peeling duct tape around door to walk in cooler, partially covering gap beneath and wires. Please repair. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 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.Emailed inspection report.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Person in charge does not have food protection manager certification. Certified Food Protection Manager is required to be on-site during hours of operation. Provided copy of MCEHC changes.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: A,Signer: Donni S.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected. Observed air curtain above back door to be in disrepair, when turned on loud noise occurs without air flow. Please repair and maintain to prevent flying insect entry. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →