New Way Academy
A5048 E Oak St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03548
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed rotation of produce.
2025
Nov 6, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Pictures of test strips and high temp thermometer for warewashing machine have been provided to inspector and uploaded to permit.
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for test strips, and high temp washing machine thermometer unless a picture of items is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
QUAT sanitizer in sanitizer bucket measured above 500 ppm. Solution was diluted at time. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 150-400 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses a high temp warewashing machine but does not have a device to measure the sanitizing rinse temperature at the surface of the wares. Please obtain a waterproof, high temperature thermometer that is capable of holding the max temperature and ensure it is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment uses QUAT sanitizer but does not have any sanitizer testing strips available. Please ensure the appropriate chemical sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. 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.
Jul 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted facilities inspection.
2024
Sep 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
This establishment received a(n) Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspectionThe Inspection Report was emailed.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tyler Turner
Apr 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Re-inspection will be 4-09-24The Routine Report was emailed.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tyler Turner
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 at the handwashing station by the entrance into kitchen the handwashing station without soap.>>Handwashing stations shall be supplied with soap and paper towel.>>Obtain soap for handwashing station>>Correct prior to re-inspection on 4-09-24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Jul 26, 2023Routine2 coreA°
FD-23-03548. School Food Service. Permit Approved. Not operating at time of inspection. OC inspection and Routine inspection conducted. 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, Steven.Emailed report to Steven.*Either remove food grinder from 2 basin sink or ensure that that basin is only used for prescraping items prior to wash. May not be used for food prep with grinder atttached. Label accordingly.* Provide soap, paper towels and hand wash only signs at both hand wash sinks.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Steven Contreras
Core-5-202.11 (B), C: Cleanable Fixtures. Pre-scrape sink needs to have a faucet with hot and cold water. Please provide. Currently only a sprayer is attached. :
Core-4-401.11(C), C: Clothes Washers and Dryers; Location. *Disconnect washer and dryer if not using or provide a separation between units and kitchen space. This may be a vinyl accordion style door at minimum. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability *Provide water proof material on wall above pre-scrape sink and walls around dishwasher as discussed.. :
Jul 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
FD-23-03548. School Food Service. Permit Not Approved. Not operating at time of inspection.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Steven.Emailed report to Steven.Please address the following prior to permit inspection:1. Ensure that walk-in is holding at or below 41°F.2. Either remove food grinder from 2 basin sink or ensure that that basin is only used for prescraping items prior to wash. May not be used for food prep with grinder atttached. Label accordingly.3. Provide hot and cold water faucet at pre-scrape sink.4. Provide water proof material on wall above pre-scrape sink and walls around dishwasher as discussed.5. Provide brighter light in walk-in. 6. Provide soap, paper towels and hand wash only signs at both hand wash sinks.7. Disconnect washer and dryer if not being used. Otherwise provide separation for washer and dryer as discussed.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this 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 →