Joyride Central
A°5202 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32940
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 history11 on record
2026
Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed time as a public health control, consumer advisory, and date marking.
Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Printing Food Manager Certificates and maintaining in Establishment
2025
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Grilled corn in top lid of prep top cooler measured 79 degrees F at time of inspection. Item had been cooked recently and was moved to bottom portion of cooler to finish cooling. Please ensure food items are cooled inside closed cooling equipment to ensure maximum heat transfer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed servicing bar warewashing machine.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
No hand towels available at the handsink behind bar during inspection, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Containers of cooked beans in warmer unit measured 120-130 degrees F internally, items had been reheated less than 2 hours prior and were reheated again at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. 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.
Inspector's notes
Dog friendly patio does not have a covered waste receptacle available. Please ensure a "fly proof" covered waste bin is available outside on for dog friendly patio. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment.
Feb 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple closed and stacked containers of pico de gallo in walk-in cooler which measured 52 degrees F. Person in charge said they had been prepared very recently and uncovered them at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers (arranged to allow maximum airflow) until they reach 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed kitchen knives being stored pinched between prep tables in prep area, knives were removed at time. Please ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry area between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Ice machine is steadily leaking water and pooling around the floor, please ensure equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jun 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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: Not Participating,Signer: Austin Roberts
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing... Observed employee precleaning dishes before loading them into warewashing machine and dipping hands into QUAT sanitizer (rather than washing hands in handsink) before unloading clean wares from machine. Instructed employee to wash hands correctly prior to handling clean food contact surfaces. Please ensure hands are washing in approved handsinks: wet, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse, dry with disposable towel. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 5, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jason Montes
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11, P: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.... Establishment has started serving ceviche which is prepared traditionally with a lime marinade and not cook step using heat. The fish used for the dish did not have any parasite destruction documentation, and packaging for product only specified minimum cooking temperatures. Item was removed from service until it can be verified as safe to be consumed raw, or a treated product can be substituted. Please ensure all seafood products that are to be served raw as ready to eat have been raised in a way to preclude parasites, or have been treated by the manufacturer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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... Observed open container of raw eggs being stored on shelf above cooked mushrooms and cooked onions in lowboy reach in cooler in kitchen area. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 12, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Very minor live activity observed during re-inspect. Establishment will continue pest control until issue is completely eliminated. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cory Smith
Oct 2, 2023Routine2 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ Priority, _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for pest control.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: Not Participating,Signer: Cory Smith
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use... Observed 2 cans of insect pesticide being stored near keg cooler in back area, items were discarded at time. Please ensure all pest control is performed by a professional and hazardous pest control chemicals are not stored on the premise. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence... Observed live German cockroach activity below sinks near warewashing machine at wall juncture, service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise are maintained free of pests. 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 →