La Joya Community High School
A11650 W Whyman Ave, Avondale 85323
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34801
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jan 29, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and increasing cleaning frequency. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in ice machine. Discussed proper storage of ice scoop. Manager removed scoop at time of inspection and placed it in appropriate container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 23, 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: Carissa Rupe
2023
Nov 15, 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. Upon arrival, establishment informed the inspector that the walk-in freezer was not functioning properly. Food had been removed and placed in another walk-in freezer that is able to maintain proper temperatures. Maintenance is scheduled for the same day. 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: Anna Rojas
This address holds 5 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
- 100Food Establishment - Eating & DrinkingA+Permit FD-06546 · last inspected Jan 29, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Eating & DrinkingAPermit FD-28118 · last inspected Jan 29, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Eating & DrinkingAPermit FD-79868 · last inspected Jan 29, 2026
- 100Food Establishment - Food CateringAPermit FD-37656 · last inspected Jan 29, 2026
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 94McDonald'sB2785 S Avondale Blvd · 590 m away
- 100Starbucks Coffee CoA°11420 W Lower Buckeye Rd · 640 m away
- 100Littleton Elementary SchoolA1252 S Avondale Blvd · 800 m away
- 100Estrella Vista ElementaryA11905 W Cocopah Cir · 780 m away
- 97#1 Brothers PizzaA11435 W Buckeye Rd · 940 m away
- 100Starbucks CoffeeA11435 W Buckeye Rd · 940 m away
- 94Buckeye Water & IceB11435 W Buckeye Rd · 940 m away
- 100Crispy Glaze DonutsA11435 W Buckeye Rd · 940 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →