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Panaderia La Central

A

725 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-26130

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 4, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of shelled raw eggs stored above containers of whipped cream on metal racks in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage of ready to eat items and raw animal products. Manager will reorganize food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed light in walk-in cooler not working. Repair light so that it produces light intensity of at least 10 foot candles. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Light in walk-in cooler does not work. Repair light so that it produces light intensity of at least 10 foot candles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jun 11, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pain relief medicine in walk-in refrigeration unit on southwestern side of kitchen. Person in charge moved item to appropriate location. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items

2024

Sep 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Margarita Ramirez

2023

Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Yolanda A Chavez

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 →