PlateScore

Novel Ice Cream

A

1028 Grand Ave, Phoenix 85007

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04679

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 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 history7 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Requested address/permit number for ice cream manufacturing location. Proof of approved source is required by next routine inspection. Failure to submit proof of approved source will result in ice cream embargo.

2025

Jun 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator adequate ware washing procedures for ice cream scoops.

Jan 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operation and 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed installing a pest control light to prevent fly infestations.

Mar 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided new owner informational packet to establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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,Signer: Chantelle Sinkler

2023

Oct 2, 2023Routine1 coreA°

FD-23-04680. Food Jobber. Permit Approved. Operating at time of 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, Shawn AThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to owner. Email verified. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shawn Allard

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected * Ensure open locking position for walk up window is not allowed as discussed. Window must shut completely without assistant and not able to be left in locked open position. :

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 →