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A13820 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03903
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 coreA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed excessive soda syrup accumulation in floor drain under soda fountain. 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Jun 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC provided a photo showing the replaced saw blade.
May 30, 2025Routine1 foundationB
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Inspector's notes
Observed excessive ice buildup under the fan coming from the drain line in the reach-in freezer. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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: Observed a deli sliced with a pitted ring along the the inside of the slicer blade. Educated PIC that all food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Per PIC the deli slicer is the only slicer for the facility. Repair or replace equipment to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/10/25.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 5, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
2024
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Paul C.Inspected report 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul Chilcote
2023
Aug 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC Re-Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the manager on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Paul C. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Correct prior to your next routine inspection;1. The hot water valve on the three compartment sink faucet leaks. Repair the hot and cold water valves on the faucet of the three compartment sink so that they can both be fully shut off.2. Provide the test reports for the three RPZ backflow prevention devices for the soda fountain and for the two chemical dispensers.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Philip DelFiacco
Aug 9, 2023Routine4 priority1 foundationD°
OC Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the manager on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Paul C. at the time of this inspection.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.Re-inspection is scheduled for 08/29/2023.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: Philip Del Fiaco
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe; 1. Copper piping has been connected on the downstream side of the RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the soda fountain carbonator. There can be no copper or brass piping or fittings on the downstream side of this device. The connection to copper piping must be eliminated so that there are no copper or brass piping, fittings or fixtures on the downstream side of the soda fountain RPZ backflow prevention device. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device; 1. The RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply line to the soda fountain carbonator must be tested and certified. Also, the two RPZ backflow prevention devices for the chemical dispensers at the three compartment sink and at the mop sink must each be tested and certified. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law; 1. There is no cold water available at the three compartment sink faucet. Repair the three compartment sink faucet so that the cold and hot water valves are fully functional. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required; 1. The backflow prevention device for the water supply line to the steamer filler hose must be replaced. The ASSE 1022 backflow prevention device for the tea machine must also be replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage; 1. There is a leak in the drain pipe beneath the hand sink in the front sandwich area. Repair all leaks in this drain pipe. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →