Park Cafe
A°44 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22519
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of ROP fish, consumer advisory.
2025
Nov 24, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - lower refrigerated drawers in grill area).
Inspector's notes
White ice deflector inside ice machine has buildup of residue.
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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. Properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 15, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical dishwasher not properly functioning at time of inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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. PIC contacted technician for service of machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Aug 13, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - shrimp at bar counter)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Time As A Control
Inspector's notes
Utensils (i.e. knives, spatulas, tongs etc.,) found stored between pieces of equipment on cook line. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Residue build up found on boxes at soda fountain machine.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces 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.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Consumer Advisory Warning--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - recommend monitoring internal food temperatures every two hours to assure proper cold holding temperatures).(i.e. - cooling foods in proper equipment (i.e. - reach in refrigerators vs. food prep coolers)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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: A,Signer: Daphne Perez
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing (ROP) fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging found in low boy coolers at grill in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - food prep cooler across from grill; shrimp container at bar counter)--Prevention of contamination of food equipment (i.e.-cutlery) by food employees (i.e.-handling of clean equipment)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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: A,Signer: Peter Mahoney
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Knife found stored between pieces of equipment on cook line. Properly store food equipment (i.e. utensils0 in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Thawed tuna steaks in ROP packing found in food prep cooler thawed. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. Remove thawed fish from packaging. 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 →