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26602 W Mc 85, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23117

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 14, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 8, 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

Jul 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 14, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bodily fluid cleanup guidance.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pink organic build up on the bottom of the plastic ice shield inside the ice machine. Spoke with PIC and they will clean the ice shield tonight. Ensure ice machine is cleaned at a frequency to prevent the build up of organic matter. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Nacho cheese with an internal temperature of 99 degrees F was hot holding in the cheese dispenser near the hot dog rollers. Spoke with PIC and they stated that the cheese was placed into the dispenser yesterday and that the bottom black plastic piece is broken. Both bags of nacho cheese were discarded at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

2025

Jul 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of garbage/refuse piling up behind the dumpster inside the dumpster enclosure. The establishment shall maintain their refuse areas clean and free of garbage/debris to prevent the attraction and harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Feb 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple gaps, cracks, and holes in the walls throughout the establishment including near the backdoor and near the mop sink. In addition, observed sections of cove base missing or falling off the wall including near the walk-in cooler and backdoor. The establishment shall fill any gaps or holes in the wall and repair/replace any section of missing cove base to produce a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Nov 13, 2024Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple deceased cockroaches and spiders in the storage spaces underneath the coffee bar and hot roller machine. The establishment shall clean/remove dead pests from the premises to prevent the attraction of additional pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking drainpipe underneath the hand sink near the coffee bar area. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple gaps, cracks, and holes along the walls of the establishment. In addition, observed the men's urinal without adequate caulking/sealant at the urinal/wall juncture. Also observed section of coved base missing near the walk-in cooler and sections of coved base separating from the wall near the back door. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 29, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.-Reviewed pest control history with manager. -Emphasized the importance of maintaining hand sinks stocked and accessible for employee use with manager.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sonia Meza,Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed multiple locations of leaky plumbing inside the establishment. Leaky plumbing areas include the water heater and underneath coffee and soda fountain station. The establishment shall maintain all plumbing in good repair. Per manager, the establishment is already aware of the deficiency and has contacted repair services. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed multiple areas inside the establishment with significant accumulation of food debris and other soilage. Areas include ceiling and fans inside walk-in coolers and inside storage underneath the coffee and soda fountain stations. The establishment shall maintain the physical facility clean to the sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Monique U. Report e-mailed.Emphasized importance of maintaining all hand washing sinks accessible and fully stocked for employee and guest use with employees.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Monique Uballe-Ford

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 →