Lazy Palm Sports Grill

76 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-44751

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.

Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site during operating hours)

Apr 22, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

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

Inspector's notes

Metal guard inside of ice machine had heavy accumulation of dark colored debris along rim. Brought to attention of staff to clean. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency needed to keep excess debris from forming. 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.

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Missing cove base at floor/wall junctions in kitchen area. Replace/repair missing cove base. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Residue buildup found at bases of equipment, underneath equipment, and/or in corners.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jul 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered--Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (i.e. - grease recycling area)

Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.

2024

Nov 6, 2024Routine1 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. - bar spray bottles)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process-Note:- Facility has in current use following homestyle equipment in food preparation area:- Frigidaire upright freezer; Danby chest and upright freezers; Emerson microwaveFood permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for customer production.

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

Inspector's notes

Missing and/or disrepair base coving and wall surfaces found in food preparation and warewashing area.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

Aug 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Note:- Facility has in current use following homestyle equipment in food preparation area:- Frigidaire upright freezer.Food permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for customer production.

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

Inspector's notes

Missing and/or disrepair base coving and wall surfaces found in food preparation and warewashing area.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 18, 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:--Back siphon protection at mop sinkProvided 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: J Mazinel

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Missing coved base found in cook area. Replace coved base at floor/wall junctions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine1 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:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler)--Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (i.e. - mop sink)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve (Wye) Installations "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: Janya Marmon

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

Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Interior of mechanical ware wash machine in bar area has build up dark residues. Clean interior at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 28, 2023Routine1 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.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding (i.e.-internal temperatures of TCS foods at 41*F or below)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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 32,Signer: Noemi Juarez

#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 found in Falcon food prep cooler at internal temperatures of 51*F - 62*F. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at internal temperatures of 41*F or below. Per food employee, internal temperatures have not been monitored throughout the day. TCS foods in unit were embargoed (lobster tails, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, hummus, tzatziki sauce, pepperoni, salad dressings of Italian, Balsamic, and Caesar). ---------- Food employee discarded embargoed foods at time of inspection. Do not use food prep cooler to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Per owner, maintenance call has been placed for service on equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →