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Smoakie Kitchen

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5020 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46157

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.

99
Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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1000602023202420252026Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 22, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 10, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 10, 2026Routine2 coreA

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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed wet mop stored in inside mop bucket with dirty water in restroom near mop sink. Discussed with PIC that once finished mopping, discard dirty water and wet mop shall be placed to air-dry away from food being prepared.

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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls and away from food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink is clogged. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be in good repair at all times.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket with dirty water and placed next to oven. Discussed with PIC that once mop is used, water should be discarded, and clean mop should be place to airdry in area away from food.

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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls or near food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Aug 19, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed raw meat in food prep sink and 3-compartment sink, submerged under still standing water. Discussed with PIC that all foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jul 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC. 4th Consecutive Violation 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.Report was PrintedOn 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: Calvin Moses

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed hand sink in back by 3-compartment sink leaking when turned on, Per PIC they are working on getting faucet replaced. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand wash sinks in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Nov 22, 2023Routine1 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION; The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.- Provided PIC with information on obtaining a food manager certification via email.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.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.---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,Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Calvin Moses

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --- Observed leaky faucet of the handwashing sink by the 3-comp sink. All plumbing fixtures must be maintained in good repair and condition. PIC was informed to have this violation fixed prior to next routine inspection. :

Sep 21, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-- The person in charge at the time of inspection was not a certified food protection manager. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.Correct prior to next routine inspection.For information on obtaining manager certification visit https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants**2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.-----Discussed date marking of commercially packaged time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Once package is opened foods to be kept over 24hrs shall be date marked with a 7 day discard day (with the day of opening counting as day 1).No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Inspection report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Calvin Moses

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -- A wiping cloth was stored in a solution with no detectable chlorine sanitizer. The cloth was placed in a new solution at the proper concentration. 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 →