A & L Water And Ice-cream

1300 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55791

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100

Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

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

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 19, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed banana bread packaged for retail sale at the front counter without adequate labeling. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed faucet at the mop sink leaking water from the handles. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed storage of chlorine sanitizer test strips to prevent from getting wet with person in charge.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Valerie Esquivel

2023

Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Alex F. Report e-mailed to owner.Reviewed proper chlorine sanitizer solution concentration with person in charge (PIC).No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex Fortenberry

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →