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B

13760 W Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51310

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 10, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods, food storage.

#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

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

Inspector's notes

Handwashing sink unable to be access at beginning of inspection as it had a grill stored in front of it. Person in charge had employee move grill away from sink. Handwashing sinks shall be free of obstruction and available for use at all times. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Fan covers in walk-in cooler have excess accumulation of debris. Thoroughly clean and do so at necessary frequency to keep debris from accumulation. *Second consecutive Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2025

Sep 30, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (i.e. - for chlorine sanitizer)

#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 on site at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Blue fan grates in walk-in cooler have buildup of residues.

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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. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 30, 2025Routine4 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. - rear hand sink in ware washing area)

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Considerable gap at the bottom of rear door. Repair door bottom to prevent entry of pest and weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Three compartment sink and front hand sink not fixed to wall. Fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment. Repair caulking to prevent water from infiltrating behind equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

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

Inspector's notes

Shelving in walk-in cooler has buildup of residues.

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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.

2024

Sep 23, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - 2-door food prep cooler)--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottles)--Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

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

Inspector's notes

Fan grates in walk-in cooler has build up of residues.

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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 30, 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:--Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods--Adequate hand washing facilities Supplied & accessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Consumer Advisory Guidance"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: Gentioana H

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Rear egress door has considerable gap at bottom of door. Repair door so that entry of pest is prohibited. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 7, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition (i.e.-cooked chorizo, vegetable spread)--Proper storage of equipment between uses (i.e.-knives)--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-beverage coolers) Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerCertified Food Protection Manager not on site at time of inspection. 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 a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process"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: Contiana A

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

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Fan placed atop hand sink in food preparation area; powder soap in sink basin at hand sink in ware washing area. Have hand sink available without obstructions to in order to practice proper hand washing. ------------- PIC removed obstructions at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Spray bottle of water used for baking found unlabeled. Properly label food containers as to their contents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Repeat Violation Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of disrepair (i.e.-corrosion). Repair shelving so that surface is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Core-4-303.11 (A-B), C: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability Per food employee, facility currently without chemical sanitizer. Obtain chemical sanitizer for manual ware washing of food equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →