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Drop Ice

A

203 W Main St, Gila Bend 85337

Food Establishment - Ice Manufacturing · Permit FD-23-02690

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Gila Bend restaurant avg: 98

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100060202420252026Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

-- In walk-in freezer holding ice, observed significant amounts of sunlight peering through backdoor exit. Also observed sunlight peering through backdoor exit for dry storage area and ammonia tank holding room. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: • Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; • Closed, tight-fitting windows; and • Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Repair prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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

Inspector's notes

-- Significant ice buildup observed on walk-in freezer evaporator coils. 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

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed 2 floor drains in ice bagging room slow to drain melted ice/water. Ran multiple plumbing fixtures in facility for several minutes to verify no active sewage overflow was present at the time of inspection. Condensate drainage and other liquids and rainwater that are not SEWAGE must be drained safely from their point of discharge to an approved disposal system according to law. Discussed with PIC removing debris inside drain to help facilitate quicker drainage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 24, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility not in operation at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted. Discussed continued monitoring of pest activity. Also discussed possible change of ownership and new permit issuance.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow drain on floor sinks in ice machine room, hand wash station floor sink in ice packing room, and in water storage tank room. Leak on spray arm at 3 compartment sink. Please repair these plumbing fixtures prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Holes in walls in back storage area. Back door missing door sweep on bottom. Wall panels on both sides in need of repair between back storage room and ice packing room. Coved base missing or separating from wall in various places of facility including water tank room, outside office, and hall area near restroom. Flooring in ice packing room is beginning to erode and could be resurfaced. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jan 29, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided Big 6 illness and bodily fluid cleanup handouts

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Signs of past or possibly current pests in facility including rodent pellets and many spider webs. Please clean these areas and continue to monitor for pest activity. Have licensed pest control technician service facility as needed for pest control and prevention. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Drain line for hand wash station in ice packing room is leaking when in use. Please repair these plumbing fixtures to provide proper drainage.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Signs of past or possibly current pests in facility including rodent pellets and many spider webs. Please clean these areas and continue to monitor for pest activity. Have licensed pest control technician service facility as needed for pest control and prevention. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Jul 9, 2024Routine3 coreA

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Signs of past or possibly current pests in facility including rodent pellets and many spider webs. Please clean these areas and continue to monitor for pest activity. Have licensed pest control technician service facility as needed for pest control and preventtion. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow drain on floor sinks in ice machine room and RO tank room. Drain line for hand wash station in ice packing room is leaking when in use. Please repair these plumbing fixtures to provide proper drainage.

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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Holes in walls in ice machine room. Various areas with cracks and crevices that should be sealed such as along coved base panels and corner panels. Ice packing room's floor is beginning to erode.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jan 22, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed plumbing and handwash station maintenance. 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: A,Signer: Jesse Galvan

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Holes in walls of backroom ice production and dry storage area. Cove base missing or damaged in various areas of facility including tank room, outside of office, outdoors around the main freezer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →