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19th Hole @ Sundance

A

900 S Sundance Pkwy, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02758

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

97
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen is currently on a limited menu of chicken wings, chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings due to decrease in business sales over the summer. No food prep occurring at time of inspection.

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements, food manager certification, and consumer advisory.

2025

Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 18, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure adequate cold holding temperature of 41*F or below at all refrigeration units. Discussed with operator to ensure adequate sanitizing concentration for Quaternary Ammonium between 150ppm to 400ppm. Discussed with operator to ensure proper labels for all toxic chemicals.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Ensure at least one person has a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-904.11

Inspector's notes

Observed technician actively working on walk-in refrigeration at time of inspection. Per operator, unit is getting worked on to ensure adequate cold holding temperatures of 41*F or below. Ensure refrigeration is accurately holding at 41*F or below prior to storage of Time/ Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment has recently employed a new general manager and sous chef. Reviewed date-marking procedures with sous chef. Discussed requirements for the following topics with general manager: Maintenance of hand sinks in the kitchen, consumer advisory for burgers cooked to order, and maintaining equipment fixed to the wall.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the outdoor mop sink leaking and appearing to be in disrepair. The establishment shall maintain all its plumbing in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3rd consecutive violation

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

2024

Nov 25, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed the chlorine sanitizer utilizing mechanical dishwasher, actively being used to wash dishes, measuring at a concentration of 25ppm. The establishment shall sanitize their dishes with a chlorine sanitizer concentration measuring between 50-100ppm. The establishment also has a 3-compartment sink to wash their dishes. The establishment shall only use the 3-compartment sink to wash dishes until the mechanical dishwasher is serviced. The staff rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized recently washed dishes at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed metal tub of raw steak located out at room temperature on the bottom shelf of a speed rack in the kitchen area registering an internal temperature of 67°F. Per person in charge the morning shift staff had taken it out of the walk-in cooler, more than 6 hours before the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the steak at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a loose-fitting atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the rear, outdoor mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

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

Aug 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the rear, outdoor mop sink. In addition, observed leaking drain underneath the 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed sanitizer dispensing at 3 compartment sink and fecal/vomit clean up procedures with manager and head chef. 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: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Aimee Osterhage

Jan 31, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection walk through. Construction complete and approved.Please follow up on the items below before opening:1). Install soap and paper towels at each hand wash sink.2). Micro switch for one of the sectional windows will be adjusted.3). Please clean the existing walk-in unit.4). Please fill in penetration around the refrigeration line in the existing walk-in and finish out smooth with caulk.5). Make sure all bottom rungs of the storage racks are set 6 inches above FF.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class IV 10+ Seating.E-mail is set for electronic billing.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site and e-mailed.

Jan 17, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Prefinal walk through with the superintendent. The following items were discussed:1). Drain line on the walk-in will be raised and air gap provided. See if you can support it with a piece of uni-strut as you suggested.2). Back door is fine with fly fan, please aim fly fan 2-3% outward.3). Where applicable please line all drain lines up with the openings in the drain grates so there is zero over splash. Also at water heater.4). Please switch the double check valve upstream of the self cleaning beer tap out with a reduced pressure zone. Please install with hub drain and lead to the floor sink.5). Hub drain will be installed for the RP valve upstream of the soda system.6). Tile work will be finished out across from the ice machine.7). Where missing, like gas line, please install escutcheon plates.8). Please finish out the drain line for the water heater.9). Not sure what the installation guide states for indoor installations, if it requires a piece of PVC with a elbow then please install, also indoors to keep dust or debris from falling onto the screen and clogging it. If not required then not enforced. Install per manufacturers guidance.10). Where there is excess foam at the chase lines, please cut flush and finish out smooth.11). Under the waiter station, please mount transformer off the floor and zip tie up all wires etc.12). At waiter station,dual check valve (ASSE1022) will be installed upstream of the brewer.13). Please caulk the joint between the pass through shelve and the wall and fill as much as possible.14). At the bar please finish out the edge around the access panel and electric conduit entering the wall.15). At the bar, please seal all equipment together where matching equipment is mounted together.16). In the wet areas of the bar, please paint or seal the wood.17). Where floor sinks are not used in the bar, or install an expandable plug or cover completely and seal if the sink is not accessible for cleaning.18). All fly fan louvers will be aimed outward and activated by microswitches. 19). The two backflow valves will need to be tested and certified.At time of final please provide hot water at all sinks, install soap and paper towels and make sure all refrigeration equipment is in, on and holding temperature. All equipment used will need to be on site. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.

2023

Nov 14, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

First walk through of the 19th Hole Restaurant project. Met up with management and superintendent. The following items were discussed:1). Pressure relief and drain pan of the water heater will be led to the floor sink in the adjacent room.2). Freezer will be receive some type of roofing material. TPO or equivalent and will be sloped.3). Condensate drain from the freezer will be cut back and air gap provided.4). Fly fans will be installed over the sectional windows at the bar. Units will need to be microswitch activated.5). Coved base will be installed in dry storage and beverage stations.6). Floor will be leveled around soda and beer chase lines.7). Lighting in the walk-in will be upgraded, higher wattage bulb.8). Tile work in the walk-in is being redone, make sure to provide cove and cover wall damage.9). Buffet line has been omitted and floor sinks will be removed and sewer line capped.10). Reduced Pressure Zone backflow valve will be required upstream of the soda system. Install with hub drain and make sure not to install copper downstream.11). The beverage machine, coffee and tea will require a dual check valve upstream the meets plumbing standard ASSE1022.12). Back door will receive weather stripping and door sweep.Next inspection is when sinks are set.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.

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 →