Don Pancho Mexican Food
A725 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-06466
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed black organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and increasing cleaning frequency. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 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.
Mar 4, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in ice machine. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils. Owner removed scoop at time of inspection and placed in proper location. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed and provided fecal/vomit cleanup printout.
Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
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Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
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2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of debris throughout the establishment (such as on storage racks and on equipment surfaces). Discussed cleaning frequency and procedures. 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
Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA°
New permit re-inspection walk through with ownership. At time of re-inspection all items were addressed.Establishment has two home style freezers that will need to be removed and replaced with a commercial freezer that will provide enough space for all the frozen foods. You will be required to have this addressed before July 3rd, 2024Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class IV 10+ Seating.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Carlos
Jan 3, 2024Routine3 priority4 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Establishment has two home style freezers that will need to be removed and replaced with a commercial freezer that will provide enough space for all the frozen foods. You will be required to have this addressed before July 3rd, 2024No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Carlos
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.13(A), P: Consumer Self-Service Operations. - There is a make table in the dining area that is used for self service of open foods. If you want to use this then provide a sneeze guard that shield the food. In general the sneeze guard is angled backward and starts about 6 inches before the well edge and 13-14 inches off the counter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items - Noted single service items stored with opening up, multiple items, Store inverted and keep in original packaging as much as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Please address the following item: a). The storage racks, all of them, in the walk-in are rusted. Please replace. Repainting usually does not work once rusted. b). Hood will need to be caulked at the joints where open. c). Please seal the gap between the fryer shield and the fryer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
MaintainedPRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required - Dual check valve on the carbonator of the soda system has been leaking, or have coke replace it or have them provide you with a tag stating that the backflow devise is working properly. Another option is to have the reduced pressure zone backflow valve upstream tested and certified. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Please correct the following. a). Run the ice machine drain lines along the wall to the floor sink. Maintain gravity flow and an air gap at the floor sink. b). Please re-run the drain line of the soda fountain and lead to the floor sink along the wall. Brace properly and keep the shortest run to the floor sink from the wall. c). Please re-caulk the ladies room toilet, hand wash sinks in the restrooms, prep sink and hand sink in the kitchen and mop sink. Clean old caulk and re-caulk- beveled away from the wall or flush between sink and wall. (Not concave). d). Replace / Repair the leaking hand wash sink faucet in the men's room. e). Extend the AC Condensate drain line at the mop sink and clear edge, install elbow down. f). Re-mount the T&P drain line on the water heater after raising the unit. g). Mount the water heater in the corner on a stand and remove bricks. h). Install a hub drain for the RP valve upstream of the soda fountain and lead to the floor sink. You can manifold with the soda drain line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage - P trap is missing from the sewer line between the grease trap and the sewer connection at the wall. Please install. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas. Please repair the following: a), Install a corner guard at the entrance of the dry storage area. b). Install coved metal base in the walk-in. If you clean the floor / wall juncture and there is a cove that is in good shape that is fine or install base over it if the joint is rusted. c). Coved rubber base is loose in several areas and needs to be re-mounted or replaced. d). Remove excess water line for coffee brewer. e). Provide a self closer on the screen or back door. f). Gasket on the reach in table is deteriorating, please replace. g). Please remove the bottom shelve on the pass through table near the hood so the floor is accessible for cleaning and you can remove the beverage crate that is holding it up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - Measured 20-30 foot candles at the cooks line, please replace some of the bulbs and install where missing and increase intensity to 50 foot candles. Please the air intake louvers in the ceiling. 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 →