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Zeta's Grill

A

2935 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-40950

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

96
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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1000602023202420252026Sep 5, 2023 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

FRP panel on side of oven closest to handwashing sink is separating from wall. At mop sink, seal at bottom of FRP panel is missing causing a gap between panel and wall. Properly reseal panels to wall. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 26, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor repairs of facilities.

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

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop observed being stored directly on top of ice machine. Brought to attention of person in charge to move and store on a cleanable surface. When between uses, in-use utensils shall be stored in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination. *Second consecutive Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand cleanser)__________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:Hand Washing

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Various hand sinks missing handwashing signage. Provide hand washing signage at all hand sink used by employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop sitting atop ice maker on unprotected surface.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Properly store ice scoop to prevent possible contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Cutting Surfaces (i.e. equipment is to be smooth and easily cleanable);--Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Manual can opener and holster area have buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Can opener moved to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cut tomatoes, tzatziki sauce and yogurt found at an internal temperature of 57*F atop Turbo Air food prep cooler; ambient air temperature at 57*F inside Turbo Air 3-door unit.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per food employee, unit was recently disconnected for cleaning. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. At conclusion of inspection, ambient air temperature of unit read 38*F.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Metal, wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of disrepair (i.e. - corrosion).

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on grey fan grate in walk-in cooler.

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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 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

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. - Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers)

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - paper towels and hand soap)

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Metal surface adjacent ice chute has build up of residues. Clean interior of ice machine at a frequency to prevent build up. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Cutting board surfaces have 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Exterior ground surfaces have build up of residues and non-working equipment. Clean exterior surfaces and properly store/remove non-working equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Aug 21, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures (i.e. - cooked peppers and cooked tomatoes)--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottles)--Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food (i.e. - potential special menu board items)--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - walk-in cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Consumer Advisory Guidance--Gyro Guidance--Cooling Guidance--Shawarma Guidance

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

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop found stored atop unprotected surface of ice machine.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Properly store ice scoop in a manner to prevent the food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 29, 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 (i.e. - dish washing area)--Unauthorized individuals into the food prep, food storage, or warewashing areas 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: Mahdi Sadek

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

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Wire shelving in walk-in cooler have build up of residues; food prep equipment (food prep line and ware washing area) have build up of residues. Clean equipment at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 & disposition--Grease trap/interceptor maintenanceProvided 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: Nicholas Viscang

Sep 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager The 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 Certified Food ProtectionManager. **2nd Consecutive ViolationReviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures--Protection of clean food equipment (i.e.-mixer)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking--Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve (Wye) Installations--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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Signer: Nicholas Viscaina

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Container of hummus prepared by the facility date marked as 8/26 found on shelf in walk-in cooler. After speaking with the PIC, date mark appears correct. A food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F, except time it is frozen o It is in a container or package that does not bear a date/day and has been held for > 24 hours Container of hummus was embargoed. ------------ PIC removed 8/26 container of hummus from walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Container of Tzatziki sauce found in walk-in cooler with date mark of 8/15. After speaking with PIC, the Tzatziki sauce was recently made, but had the incorrect date mark. TCS food is to be clearly marked to indicated the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. Provide correct date marking for TCS foods. ---------- PIC removed incorrect date mark and placed correct date mark on container of Tzatziki sauce at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Thawed fish found in walk-in cooler found in ROP packaging. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Electrocution pest device found in close proximity of food preparation area in back of house. Electrocution devices must retain insect and insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. Provide a proper pest control device for food preparation area or relocate current pest control device in an area away from food preparation and storage area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →