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A15351 W Cactus Rd, Surprise 85379
Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-05745
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jan 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of microwaves
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 20, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Operator send picture of chlorine test strips via email. Image attached in file tab.
Aug 13, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentration and importance of having sanitizer testing strips.
Inspector's notes
No chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Establishment uses a chlorine solution for sanitizing dishes and food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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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.
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A sanitizer bottle labeled "Kitchen Bleach" was observed to have a chlorine concentration greater than 200ppm using test strips. Per PIC, the sanitizer solution is used for cleaning food contact surfaces in the kitchen. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. Chemical sanitizers may be toxic if not used in accordance to FDA food code requirement. Chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50-100ppm. Advised PIC to make a sanitizer solution at the three compartment sink, test it, then fill-up sanitizer bottles from the new sanitizer solution. PIC cleaned the sanitizer bottle with soap and water and made a new sanitizer solution with a concentration of 50-100ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2024
Nov 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed examples of when to wash and glove use limitations**
Inspector's notes
NO proof of a certified food protection manager onsite 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.
Inspector's notes
Hand washing sink blocked with multiple boxes at time of inspection. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the PIC that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were moved and the sink was cleared at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Aug 27, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking (7 days maximum) and monitoring of food contact equipment
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Masina L.
Jan 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection conducted. Almost all items were corrected. Operator will continue with the removal of the soap dispenser and the paper towel dispenser at the food prep sink.Three compartment sink drain was fixed but the new drain breaks the flood rim of the floor sink which is in violation of the plumbing code. The drain of the sink is required to have at least a one inch air gap.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Elvira
2023
Dec 4, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
New owner inspection walk through. Establishment is open and operating.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment already had a plumber out last Friday but he was not able to fix the one water heater that is not working. The water heater for the restrooms, mop sink and all class rooms is working. Only the kitchen hot water heater is out.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning 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. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. 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. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.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. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Tiffany
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. - Noted soap and paper towels over the hand wash sink, please remove. The soap and paper towels should only be located at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability - No hot water available at the kitchen sinks. There are two water heaters. The one for the restrooms and mop sink is working. The kitchen water heater is off. For now for dishwashing the hot water will be obtained from the laundry room. Please repair as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained- Noted small leak in the three compartment sink drain. The leak is at the gasket of the third compartment. :
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 →