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Butcher & Farmer Market

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224 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-23-01293

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

98
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed FRP repairing in the meat department.

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment has begun to make progress on providing smooth, easily cleanable surfaces throughout the meat department. Instructed owner to continue with repairs to the FRP panels and concrete flooring. Will follow up at next routine inspection.

Aug 5, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of grease along the walls and ceiling near the Rotisserie oven used for cooking rotisserie chickens. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed multiple surfaces throughout the meat department area including a support beam, the door of the walk-in refrigerator, and a section of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) wall with rough, porous, exposed sections on them. The establishment shall maintain all surfaces of the meat department of a design that is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

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

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation requirements for cooked and raw foods on the meat department display shelves with the manager.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple surfaces throughout the meat department area including a support beam, the door of the walk-in refrigerator, and a section of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) wall with rough, porous, exposed sections on them. The establishment shall maintain all surfaces of the meat department of a design that is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed sections of the flooring of the meat department damaged and rendered unsmooth. The establishment shall maintain the floors and walls of a smooth character to provide an easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Sep 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris throughout the meat department including the floors, walls, and air conditioning units. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 25, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: Re-Inspection,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Veronica Cuadros

Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection for Priority Foundation violation 4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment will take place on or before Thursday April 25th.In the meantime, the establishment may use time as a control for rotisserie chickens. Reviewed time as a control procedures with meat department staff and manager.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 24,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nick Patel

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Observed no soap at the hand sink near the bandsaw in the meat cutting room. In addition, the hand sink had meat trimmings and other food debris in the basin. The establishment shall maintain the hand sink stocked with soap and hand towels. The establishment shall also only use the hand sink for hand washing purposes. The manager stocked the hand sink with soap at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#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. Observed rotisserie chickens in a hot holding unit registering an internal temperature of 120°F. Per manager, the chickens are typically placed in the unit around 11am each day. The establishment shall hold their rotisserie chickens at a temperature of 135°F or above. The manager voluntarily discarded the chickens at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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 hot holding unit for rotisserie chickens registering a temperature of 93°F. The chickens in the unit measured an internal temperature of 120°F. The establishment does not have additional means of hot holding their rotisserie chickens. Manager to contact repair services. Reinspection will take place on or before Thursday April 25th. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Nov 27, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Nashib P. Report e-mailed.Per owner, multiple employees are in process of obtaining Food Protection Manager certification.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Nashib Patel

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Soap dispenser at primary hand washing sink in meat processing area was empty at time of inspection. Please ensure hand soap/cleanser is available at all hand washing sinks for employee use. Employee provided bottle of soap and placed at sink during the inspection to correct. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. No paper towels were available at primary hand washing sink in meat processing area at time of inspection. Please ensure paper towels are available at all hand washing sinks for employee use. Employee moved roll of paper towels to sink to correct during the inspection. 2nd consecutive violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →