PlateScore

Central Orange Food Store

A

8843 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-39006

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 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

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Jun 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hot water availablity to any faucet within the establishment. The person in charge placed work order for service at the time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. A 24hr re-inspection for hot water availability to take place by 01/17/25. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed slow drainage of mop sink with back flow of a black colored liquid. The person in charge placed a work order for service at the time of inspection. A 24 hour re-inspection for mop sink drain to take place by 01/17/24. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

2024

Aug 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: A,Signer: Laksham Dhull

2023

Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Dinesh

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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 →