Papa Murphy's

1809 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment · Permit FD-38156

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 9, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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Jan 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jun 10, 2025Routine3 coreA

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. - sanitizing solution temperature)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-501.14

Inspector's notes

Residue build up found in establishment's ware washing sink basins. Clean basins often enough to prevent recontamination of food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Bottom of back egress door showing signs of disrepair. Repair bottom of door to prevent entry of pest and/or weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

Jan 13, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - can opener); --Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - pesticides);--Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (i.e. - current test strips);--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - sauces)

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Bottom of back egress door showing signs of disrepair. Repair bottom of door to prevent entry of pest and/or weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Wet vegetable manual slicer parts found assembled without proper air-drying.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Wall surfaces of food preparation area have build-up 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. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Jun 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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)"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: B,Signer: Marisa Liuzzo

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. TCS foods (i.e. - hamburger, ham, shredded cheese) found at front counter make station at an internal temperature of 51*F; internal temperature of unit at 51*F. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Per PIC, unit temperature are monitored and earlier temperature reading was at 38*F approximately two hours earlier. ----------- PIC had food employee remove foods from unit and place in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Per PIC, service work order put in for unit. Do not use unit to house TCS foods for cold holding until unit can maintain TCS foods internally at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 4, 2024Routine1 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:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-pizza make table)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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: Taylor N

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-501.14

Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Film build up on three compartment sink bins. Establishment does not clean often enough to prevent recontamination of food contact surfaces. Clean sink bins at a frequency to prevent possible recontamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →