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10685 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48520

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

97
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:– Covering Receptacles (i.e. - food containers inside the food establishment if they contain food and are not in continuous use)_______________________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

Feb 19, 2025Routine2 coreA

NOTE: Facility does not have designated food preparation sinkPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler; drink cooler)--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - slicer cleaner)

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at 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. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Unable to locate working, readable thermometer for walk-in cooler. Provide a readable thermometer to monitor ambient air temperature of refrigeration equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

2024

Aug 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Employees shall store their personal items in a locker or other suitable facility.NOTE:Facility does not have the following:--designated food preparation sink'--designated hand washing sink in ware washing area.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Food residues and debris found in front counter hand sink. Hand wash sinks are to be used for hand washing practices only. Use hand sinks for hand washing only. Food debris removed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-301.11

Inspector's notes

Spray bottle with chemical solution found stored above tea packets on wire shelves.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-301.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage and Display, Stock and Retail Sale Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Beverage lids found stored under counter hand sink drainpipe. Single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Properly store food equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

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

Inspector's notes

Food residue found on walls, floor, and ceiling surfaces throughout food preparation areas, ware washing area, and/or inside walk-in refrigeration unit(s).

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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. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 26, 2024Routine4 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: Sicylett Egolf

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Residue build up on soda nozzles and interior pieces. Properly clean non-TCS food equipment at least once every 24 hours or prior if surfaces become contaminated. ---------- PIC set aside soda nozzles to reclean at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Numerous cracked lids/containers found on drying shelves. Provided equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Water collecting in large container underneath three compartment sink drain line. Repair drain line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Residue build up found at floor/wall junctions in food preparation area. Clean flooring at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (i.e.-using proper chemical concentration on food contact surfaces).Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Michael Reyna

#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. Following TCS foods found in front counter make refrigeration unit at the following internal temperatures: shredded cheese -45*F; turkey-49*F; pepper jack cheese - 48*F; roast beef 56*F; sliced tomatoes-49*F. TCS foods must be kept at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Per food employee, refrigeration unit's lid was open for an extended amount of time (approximately one hour). ------------ Food employee closed lid to quick chill food found in unit. Monitor internal food temperatures to assure foods are kept at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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. Black bread liners are badly frayed. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; finished to have smooth welds and joints. Provide food equipment that is good repair. -------- Food employee removed damaged food equipment from service at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →