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12820 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West 85375

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59778

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Sun City West restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: maintenance tomop sink, back flow prevention, resurfacing of flooring near ice machine

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed staff using a cloth to dry equipment or utensils instead of air-drying. Person in charge had employee utilize dish racks and remove towel. 4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing.

Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: can opener, refrigerator organization for air circulation, dusting, maintenance to mop sink, back flow prevention, commercial equipment

Mar 24, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: can opener

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Freezer located inside walk-in refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 38*F. Person in charge had maintenance director prioritize work orders to unit. All foods requiring freezing to be held in other freezer units located in the other cottages. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 2, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed two chlorine dishwashers with 0ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse. The dishwasher in the server's station outside the main kitchen and the one inside the main kitchen. There were cups being cleaned in dish machine at the server's station. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. PIC made several attempts to prime both dishwashers, each time, there was 0ppm of chlorine after final rinse for both. PIC called for service at time of inspection. Advised PIC to use the 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. The quat dispenser at the 3 compartment sink was dispensing proper concentration between 200-400ppm

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Mar 26, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

2024

Dec 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

**Please check dishwasher sanitizer concentration in cottages daily to ensure all dishes are sanitized. I advised implementing the use of dishwasher logs**Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Low batteries at the hand soap dispenser at service kitchen, took several attempts to get soap out. PIC submitted a work order to get batteries replaced. Employee are likely to practice good hand hygine when handwashing sinks are supplied functioning soap and paper towel dispensers**

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed a chlorine dishwasher at the service station outside the main kitchen with 0ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. There was evidence that dishes were recently washed in dish-machine. It was determined that the sanitizer bottle feeding the dish machine was empty. PIC stated that they had extra sanitizer in chemical room but did not have time to change it at time of inspection. Advised PIC to use the 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. 3 compartment sink has a quat dispenser dispensing proper concentration between 200-400ppm and test strips were avaialbale. Advised PIC to regularly check sanitizer concentration to ensure dishes are sanitized every time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

Aug 5, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Small gap/opening underneath the entry door to the dry storage. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip underneath prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Award: A,Signer: Angela C.

2023

Dec 1, 2023Routine1 coreA

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.Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Jackie U.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing------ Observed gap between 3 compartment sink and wall. Advised person in charge (PIC) that fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning. PIC stated they will place a work order to get sink sealed/caulked. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 28, 2023Routine2 coreA

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 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jackie U.

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

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ----- Small gap observed between 3 compartment sink and wall. Person in charge stated that there is a work order in place to re-caulk around the 3 compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces ---- Observed a dirty ice scoop container. Person in charge placed ice scoop at 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residue/debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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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 →