Palm Valley Golf Club
A2211 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-06500
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
Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ----Reviewed date marking
Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food (i.e. - breakfast menu);--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - interior of ice machine);--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - coffee creamer)
2024
Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - mechanical dishwashers)
Jun 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - coffee creamers)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Misty Aviles
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Wrapped pan of raw chicken found in walk-in cooler stored above box of sausage. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection. Properly store raw animal foods in a manner to prevent potential overhead contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Zero (0) ppm chemical reading via testing strips at kitchen mechanical dishwasher. Provide proper chemical sanitizing of food contact surfaces. PIC food employee to manually ware wash food equipment in three compartment sink. Service request made for service of mechanical dishwasher. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Follow up visit walk through. The following items were observed:1). Dual check valve that meets plumbing standard ASSE 1022 was installed upstream of the beverage machines.2). New lights were installed in the kitchen over the three compartment sink and food prep sink.3). Storage shelving was re-painted.4). Hot water is now available in the restrooms. Hand wash sink was obtained for events in the hall to the west.The the following rules need to be followed concerning the water coolers on the property:1). Coolers are filled in the ice house.2). The plumbing in the ice house will be kept in good repair, soap and paper towels will be stocked.3). Coolers are washed as needed or each night if desired. Wash, rinse and sanitize procedures must be followed.4). Staff filling the coolers are required to pass the food handlers test.5). Employees filling the coolers are required to wash hands first before scooping ice.6). After filling the coolers with ice you can connect a food grade hose to the faucet and fill the coolers.7). After filing the lids should be placed back and the hose properly stored in a clean location.Handle ice with care as it is considered a food item. Bacteria growth is not a risk but physical contamination and viruses are still contamination of concern.No County legal action will result or this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Misty
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°
New permit re-inspection walk through. Most of the violations were corrected. The following items are still outstanding:1). Violation number 54, an additional light will be installed in the dish wash area and prep sink.2). Violation 45, finishing of the wooden storage shelve.3). Violation 48, tempered water in the restrooms.4). Violation 53, filling in of the crack in the floor.The new dishwasher was installed at the bar, the drain line is on the floor and should be run off the floor, along the wall to the floor sink. Properly brace the drain line so it is sturdy, install with an elbow down at the floor sink.The event hall next door is rented out for events and the operator provides bar service during the events. This function involves scooping ice which requires a hand wash set up with warm water, soap and paper towels.1/2 floor sink grates are on order for at the bar and the dish washer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Misty
Jan 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation5 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment is planning the following in the next 30 days:1). New dishwasher at the bar, make sure to transition flex line into a rigid drain line and lead to the floor sink. Mount along the wall and then forward. Maintain air gap.2). Dishwasher in the kitchen will be replaced.3). New beverage equipment will be installed. See note about dual check valve.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.E-mail set for online billing.No County legal action will result from this inspection.E-mailed inspection reportAward: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Misty
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-101.11, P: Approved System-Source. Ice and water for the coolers on the property are sourced from the maintenance shed located along McDowell Road. This will be changed and the water and ice will be obtained from the auxiliary structure with three compartment sink and hand sink. Make sure all fixtures in that room are in good working order and stock with soap and paper towels. Manager is purchasing a food grade water hose today. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected - Noted vent in dry storage and gap under the dining room door. Please install a 1/16 mesh in the vent grate when replacing the broken one and install a door sweep on the side door. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - a). Noted wooden shelve in the dry storage and wooden leg at the utility sink, please paint and seal all wood with a washable paint, semi-gloss or epoxy paint. b). Noted that the wooden shelves along the walk in unit are deteriorating, please re-paint and install corner trims if needed. :
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability - The water in the restrooms is cold only, please provide tempered water in the restrooms. :
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - a). The drain line on the dish washer will need to be lifted and end above the floor sink b). Please extend the ice bin drain and raise the drains on the ice machine at waiter station. c). Mount the water filter of the floor, unit is upstream of the soda system. d). At the bar, make the floor sink under the keg cooler accessible for cleaning, notch the toe kick in if needed. Extend the drip tray drain so it clears the toe kick of the keg cooler. e). Establishment does not have a food prep sink, please install with hot and cold water and provide a indirect waste connection trough a hub drain or lead to the floor sink. f). The three compartment's third valve is frozen, please repair. g). Please remove old caulk and re-caulk the three compartment sink and dish gutter at the wall junctures. h). Raise the drain line of the ice bin and extend and mount the soda gun holster drain line to this drain. Core-5-204.12, C: Backflow Prevention Device, Location - Please address the following backflow requirements: a). The dual check vale on the carbonator will need to be replaced or checked by the soda company and tagged with a tag stating the dual check valve on the carbonator is in good working order. b). For all old and new non-carbonated beverage machines, install one if you split the lines, or multiple where needed dual check valves that meet plumbing standard ASSE 1022 on the water supply lines. If you do not install a filter provide debris screens before the dual check valves or install after the filter before the units. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - Noted electrical whip under the three compartment sink. Remove and cap at wall. Please remove all plugs and fill in the holes in the wall on the wall with three compartment sink. Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas- There is a large crack in the floor running East- west, please repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting - Noted 15-18 foot candles above the three compartment sink. Please increase intensity to at least 20 foot candles. The corner to the south of the dishwasher is also at 10 foot candles, please install an additional light here too. 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 →