Apsara Asian Restaurants
C°10555 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-03499
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 22, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Can of aerosol pesticide was being stored on small cart near office. Brought to attention of person in charge who removed from premises. Pest control shall only be applied by a certified applicator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11 - Priority: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
Inspector's notes
Mop sink had y-valve attached to faucet. Brought to attention of staff who removed y-valve. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
Mar 24, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler, metal pans of raw chicken were observed being stored over pans of raw beef and raw shrimp. Raw beef observed over raw shrimp and raw pork. No cross contamination observed. Brought to attention of kitchen staff to rearrange. Raw proteins shall be stored according to cooking temperature to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
In small side room where handwashing sink is located a box raw beef, box of raw pork, and two small bags of raw marinated meat were sitting at room temperature thawing. Brought to attention of kitchen staff who began to place items into prep sink to thaw under water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Faucet for floor drain mop sink did not have proper backflow installed and had a y-valve attached. Instructed staff to remove y-valve and hoses to create an one inch air gap. Spoke with person in charge about ensuring that proper backflow is installed at mop sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
4 boxes of raw shelled eggs in cartons were found stored at room temperature in the dry storage room. Per PIC, eggs were received yesterday.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: Boxes of eggs improperly cold held were set aside to be discarded by owner prior to opening tomorrow. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical dishwasher not dispensing chemical sanitizer at a readable level per testing strips. Per PIC, machine had not been in use for the day.
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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 instructed food employee that food equipment to be manually sanitized in three compartment sink. PIC will contact maintenance for service on mechanical dishwasher. Do not use mechanical dishwasher until unit can properly sanitize food contact equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - eggs)___________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Time as Control
Apr 25, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
Raw, shelled, eggs found on walk-in cooler shelves stored above various covered containers of sauces. No signs of overhead contamination noticed at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Properly store all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Electronic pest control device found above food preparation table. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments Use proper pest control devices. PIC removed electronic pest control device at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Inspector's notes
Container of raw meat and bag of vegetables found on floor of walk-in cooler.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Properly store foods to prevent possible contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 26, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (i.e. - three compartment sink)
Inspector's notes
Containers of raw chicken found stored above containers of raw beef in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Properly store all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Aug 29, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Inspector's notes
Personal items found in food preparation area. Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
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:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e. - freezer plastic food containers)--Testing devices for chemical sanitizer (i.e.-chlorine testing strips)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking"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: Vuthy Touch
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 date marking & disposition--Sponges Use LimitationProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet"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: Vuthy Touch
Jul 20, 2023Routine2 coreA°
FD-23-03499. Class 4 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Ok to issue permit. New permit inspection and routine inspection conducted at time of inspection. Operating at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, 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. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. 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. 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. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Vuthy.Emailed report to Vuthy T.Verified email at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Vuthy Touch
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Area above near Stainless steel wall panels will need to be smooth and easy to clean. At minimum remove glue and refinish with semi or high gloss paint. * Provide clean out covers under prep sink * Seal gaps in new walk-in edges with silicone. * Regrout area in middle of kitchen where tiles have been replaced. Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed * Install cove base in restrooms. :
Core 4-205.10. * Remove homestyle chest freezer. Only ANSI/NSF approved equipment is approved. :
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained * Ensure drain lines from 3 compartment sink and prep sink are braced to maintain 1 inch air gap above finished floor. * Drain line from ice machine located in front of the house will need to be rigid type and braced to maintain 1 inch air gap above finished floor. * Provide Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker at mop sink faucet as discussed. :
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 →