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KFC

B

1470 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22136

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

87
Good

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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1000602023202420252026Aug 24, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 11, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

May 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed chicken breast bites (nuggets) cooked from raw be placed in warming drawer with a final cooking temperature of 134°F using probing thermometer. Reviewed final cooking temperature for poultry: all poultry—including chicken, turkey, ground poultry, and stuffing—must reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F instantaneous. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. At the time of inspection, the nuggets that were not fully cooked were voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.12 (C) - Priority: Microwave Cooking; Minimum Cooking Temperature. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple insect electrocution devices observed in food prep areas: One observed by drive thru area for drinks and another observed directly above prep sink. Insect control devices should not be located over food preparation areas. Relocate devices prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

2025

Sep 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Sep 10, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspector's probe thermometer calibrated during inspection. Discussed monitoring of hot holding and air gap requirements for drain lines.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Live insects (appeared to be german cockroaches) in small crevices behind chipped/damaged tiles in mop sink area. Please have pest control administered and repair the tiles to eliminate harborage areas.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

RPZ valve below soda fountain for lobby is leaking consistently. Food prep drain line requires adjustment. Please repair.

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Repeat Violation 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. 3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

No cover/lid present on refuse receptacle in women's restroom. Please provide covered receptacle.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Small crevices, damaged corner panels, and missing covers in various areas of facility including ware wash area, below counter near drive-thru and mop sink area.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Area below soda fountain at drive through has syrup residue accumulating on floor. Motor storage area at 3 compartment sink has residues and food debris buildup on it. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 12, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bodily fluid cleanup procedures, air gap requirements for drain lines, monitoring of reheated food items, miscellaneous sources of contamination and storage of paper towels, and supply of testing devices.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels available at hand wash station nearest the walk-in. PIC provided paper towels to the hand wash station. Please ensure each hand wash station is supplied with hand drying provisions during business operating times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer cloths stored in Quat Ammonia sanitizer solution with no observable sanitizer (below 150 PPM). PIC dumped the sanitizer and will refill it with new wiping cloths and Quat Ammonia sanitizer at appropriate concentration between 150-400 PPM. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Scoops found stored inside of the coleslaw container in the walk-in. The handle of the scoop was in contact with the coleslaw. PIC removed the scoop from the coleslaw. Please store utensils in a manner that helps prevent possible contamination of food products (handle kept out of food products). Discussed using a separate container for scoop storage between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Chemical dispenser connected to mop sink with ASSE1001 AVB with water turned on and pressure on the line. PIC turned the water off and disconnected the chemical dispenser from the faucet. Discussed addition of separate water line for the chemical dispenser. ASSE1001 AVBs are not designed to be subjected to continuous water pressure and must be disconnected from faucet after each use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Hose below front counter behind soda fountain station with pin-hole leak spraying water out on the floor. Please repair. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Inspector's notes

No toilet paper available in women's restroom. Men's restroom's toilet paper was on the floor and no longer clean or useable. PIC provided toilet to each restroom. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability

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

Inspector's notes

Debris build up observed in various areas of facility including walk-in flooring, on inoperable 3 compartment washing motor, behind shelving and cabinetry. Please cleaning these areas in a manner and frequency that prevents accumulation of debris. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Sep 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling and date marking of food items

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cooked gravy, mac & cheese, and corn hot holding at hot wells with internal temperatures of 110-130*F; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. It was discovered that the dial for the wells was turned down to 0. PIC adjusted the dial back to the appropriate number. PIC stated the food items had only been hot holding for less than an hour and chose to reheat the food items to 165*F in the microwave before placing them back into hot holding. Please continue to monitor hot holding and ensure the unit is able to maintain the food items at 135*F or above. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Backdoor of kitchen missing door sweep alowing about a 1 inch gap on the bottom of the door. Please provide door sweep for the back door to help prevent access of pests to the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Live pests observed in mop sink area. One live insect was observed retreating behind the wall panel. Inspector tapped the wall panel in the mop sink area and observed multiple live insects fall out into the mop sink. Upon demonstration to PIC, only a few live insects fell out, but they were still observed. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection on 9/26/24.. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Floor sink below soda fountain near the drive-thru window is slow and allowing water to pool inside. Please repair floor sink to allow water to drain quickly and avoid pooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

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

Inspector's notes

Debris build up observed in various areas of facility including walk-in flooring, on inoperable 3 compartment washing motor, behind shelving and cabinetry. Please cleaning these areas in a manner and frequency that prevents accumulation of debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Broken or missing floor and coved base tiles observed in walk-in, mop sink area, and near ice machine allowing for water and debris to accumulate. Wall FRP panels and corner guards loose and not sealed allowing debris and pest harborage behind them. Please repair these areas to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. ***5th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 14, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC

This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequencies and monitoring of hot holding and cooking temperatures.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 1,Signer: Jason Baker

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

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. - Employee observed handling bread for a sandwich and placing it into the toaster without gloves. Inspector had the employee discard the bread and put gloves on before putting a new set of bread through the toaster. Please ensure bare hand contact is prevented with ready-to-eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. - Cooked fried chicken in hot holding unit found with internal temperatures of 116*F-135*F; temperature's verified with establishment's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the chicken had only been in the hot holding unit for about 40 minutes and placed the chicken into the walk-in for cooling. After successful cooling, the chicken will be shredded for pot pies. The hot holding unit will not be used for hot holding TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain TCS food items at a temperature of 135*F or above. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Valve below soda fountain near drive-thru is leaking steadily into the cabinet. Please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - corner panel near hand wash station nearest chicken walk-in is damaged exposing the inner wall. Plumbing fixtures have space around them and holes in the walls below the hand wash stations and below the 3 compartment sink. Broken floor tiles in fryer and ware wash areas. Holes in wall below cabinetry near drive-thru. Heavy wall damage and erosion of wall below soda fountain near drive-thru. Please complete these repairs prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

2023

Aug 24, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling times/temps and equipment cleaning frequency (4 hour rule). Also discussed soda nozzle cleaning methods and facility cleaning frequencies.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe 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 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Kristina Cadena

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Drain lines at hand wash station nearest drive thru and foo prep sink are misaligned with their floor sinks and drain along the tile before going into the floor sink. The water is eroding the tile grout in the area. Please align the drain lines to proper drain into the floor sinks. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Floor and coved base tiles missing or damaged in various areas of facility including near 3 compartment sink, mop sink, hand wash station, and fryer station. Corner panel near hand wash station closest to the raw chicken walk-in is coming off the wall and needs to be repaired. Holes in wall below hand wash station nearest drive thru and below counter of employee drink area should be sealed/covered. Please complete these repairs to provide a smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →