Paradise Juice
A°10805 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85028
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05540
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 24, 2026Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open cup of ice water, panda express container with food, and a open bottle of water on the prep counter next to the baked chicken. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler with heavy soil accumulation at the bottom of the cooler.
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
The facility was soiled underneath equipment and in between the equipment.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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 26, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in light to go in and out of operation. Inspector was unable to see into walk-in fridge without flashlight. Adequate lighting is essential for sanitation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Inspector's notes
Observed front hand sink to have no paper towels.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. repeat violation 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed front hand sink to have no soap. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
2024
Nov 8, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handle customer payments at the front register then handle clean utensils, peel bananas, prepare and serve smoothies without washing hands.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the front of house hand wash sink.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand soap at the front of house hand wash sink. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken in the prep cooler with no date marking. The person in charge stated the chicken had been cooked over the previous two days and date marked the chicken accordingly.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 7, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Notes:Discussed missing coved base in high moisture areas, changing light bulb in walk-in cooler, and partition or other method of protecting clean dishware at the three compartment sink from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid guidance document.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tongs with the handle portion of the utensil inside a food container and in direct contact with the food item. The person in charge removed the tongs at the time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment utilize chlorine sanitizer but have no chlorine sanitizer test strip available. The person in charge placed an order for chlorine santizer test strips at the time of inspection. Re-inspection for test strips availablility by 08/16/24.
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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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Feb 1, 2024Routine3 coreA°
OC Re-inspection. Walked with Paul. E&D Class 3, 10+ seating.Correct the noted items prior to your routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: Paul
Core-4-402.12, C: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing - Ensure all shelving is at least 6” off the floor, namely center prep table in back kitchen. Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Replace all rusted, damaged, or laminated shelving throughout establishment. - Replace damaged cabinetry in front service area. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Repair walk-in freezer so it is in good repair and does not accumulate ice. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - Repair wall and floor damage throughout establishment, namely under prep sink, behind ice machine, at prep area next to existing hand sink, at mop sink. Also seal all small holes in walls with caulk or silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - Provide bright and shielded lights inside both walk-in units. - Replace all missing or burnt out lights throughout the establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
OC Inspection. Walked with owner. E&D Class 3, 10+ seating. Establishment open and operating.Correct the noted items within 30 days.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 78,Signer: Paul
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Inside walk-in cooler, TCS products including raw shell eggs, deli meats, plain yogurt, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sour cream holding at 46-49*F. Walk-in cooler holding at 49-50*F. Items were discarded at time of inspection. Ensure TCS items are always stored at 41*F or less. Do not store TCS items in walk-in cooler until it is repaired and holding at 41*F or less - use front service refrigeration. :
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. 7) Repair walk-in cooler so that it holds at 41*F or less (walk-in currently holding at 49-50*F). Do not store TCS foods in walk-in cooler until it is repaired. Establishment has a mostly plant based menu and has adequate refrigeration otherwise. 8) Provide bright and shielded lights inside both walk-in units. 9) Repair walk-in freezer so it is in good repair and does not accumulate ice. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Provide minimum 50-gallons capacity hot water either by replacing current 30-gallon with a 50-gallon, or providing an additional minimum 20-gallon water heater in parallel with existing water heater. 2) Provide a mixing faucet for mop sink with an integrated backflow preventer. Ensure faucet has hot and cold water. 3) Install a hand sink in front service area. Hand sink must have hot and cold water and drain to the sewer. 4) Re-plumb drain lines of 3-compartment sink to floor sink in back kitchen area with a 1” air gap at floor sink. 5) Repair leak at hot water to hand sink in restroom. 6) Ice bin cannot drain to a bucket. Either have existing bin drain to the sewer through a floor sink or hub drain, replace bin with one that does not drain, or provide a bin with wheels that can be taken to a floor sink for drainage. :
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 10) Detail clean establishment, focusing on inside walk-ins, under front prep counters, under equipment in the back kitchen. 11) Remove all unnecessary items from the establishment, including but not limited to clothes washer, unused juicer, unused dish machine. 12) Replace all missing or burnt out lights throughout the establishment. 13) Repair wall and floor damage throughout establishment, namely under prep sink, behind ice machine, at prep area next to existing hand sink, at mop sink. Also seal all small holes in walls with caulk or silicone. 14) Replace all rusted, damaged, or laminated shelving throughout establishment. 15) Ensure all shelving is at least 6” off the floor, namely center prep table in back kitchen. 16) Replace damaged cabinetry in front service area. 17) Provide a split toilet seat for restroom. :
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 →