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Thai Orchid Garden

A

12725 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26539

Score based on 8 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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1000602023202420252026Sep 26, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 16, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 20, 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 history8 on record

2026

Apr 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of equipment, chemical levels verification.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips (i.e. expiration date for sanitizing testing devices)

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

Inspector's notes

Structural surfaces in food preparation and ware washing area have buildup of residues (i.e. - floors and walls).

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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.

Sep 3, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Current Food Handlers certifications

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No current Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection. Certification on site has expired.

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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. Provide a CFPM manager on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Door seal gaskets of refrigeration units are showing signs of disrepair.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Blue fan grate covers in walk-in cooler units have buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 10, 2025Routine2 coreA

-- Facility has in current use following homestyle equipment in food preparation area:- Haier chest freezer, Panasonic and Hamilton Beach microwave ovens.Food permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for customer production.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottle)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Cutting board surface on food preparation cooler has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Green wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of corrosion.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Fan grate covers and wall surfaces of walk-in cooler have buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 16, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Mechanical dishwasher not properly sanitizing food equipment at time of inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair to properly sanitize food contact equipment prior to next routine inspection. Per PIC, facility will sanitize food equipment via using manual ware washing in three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Green wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of corrosion. Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Wall next to deep fryer has build up of residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jul 15, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e. - food-grade bags)--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for TemperatureControl (I.e. - Acceptable methods include:o Placing food in shallow pans.o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions.o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller).o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath.o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer.o Adding ice as an ingredient.o Other effective methods.)--Chemical sanitizer solution level to be between 50 ppm - 100 ppm chlorine (i.e. - mechanical dishwasher).--No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved AlternateProperly Followed

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Cutting board surface has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

Feb 12, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition (i.e.- date marking of RTE, TCS foods after 24 hours)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process--Date Marking"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: A,Signer: Kee Meh

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage The handle of the ice scoop is sitting in contact with the ice. Store ice scoop in a manner in which handle does not come into contact with ice. ---------- Handle of ice scoop placed out of ice at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Structural surfaces throughout food preparation area have build up residues on surfaces. Clean structural surfaces (i.e.-floors, walls, and ceilings) at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

2023

Sep 26, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & dispositionProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process"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: A,Signer: Morakod Aphaisuwan

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Repeat Violation Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Food storage container with white powered ingredient found on storage shelf but with label of Paprika. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container and stored in an unlabeled container. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions All structural surfaces (i.e. flooring, walls, and ceiling) in all areas of food preparation, ware washing, and restroom areas have build of debris and residues. Clean structural surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up of residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →