Papa Paul's

118 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60100

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Door handles and refrigeration unit door seal gaskets 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. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 22, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Time For Temperature

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

TCS foods (i.e. - alfredo sauce) found in ice bath of converted hot holding well at an internal temperature of 58*F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, food had been placed in holding unit for less than two hours. PIC will use Time for Temperature Control for Food Safety for the remaining time limit of two hours. PIC provided time stamps on unit at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Meatball soup container found in reach in cooler with preparation date mark of 7/14. A food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Door handles of refrigeration equipment have buildup of residues.

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2024

Nov 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (i.e. - covering of foods)

Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for TemperatureControl

Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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:--Food separated & protected (i.e. - walk-in cooler)--Proper date marking & dispositionProvided 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: Roberto Tejeda

2023

Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Per employee, potential physical change to the establishment (i.e.-extending of walk-in cooler) may take place.Contact The Plan Review & Construction Program of Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for the submittal process to assure if any permits and/or submission of plans/equipment list are required.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 (Web Form)Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible (i.e. - ware washing area)--Food separated & protected (i.e. - walk-in cooler)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: Robert Mahoney

Jul 25, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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:--Frequency of monitoring food temperatures with probe thermometerProvided 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,Embargo Lbs: 178,Signer: Jennifer Salazar

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Container of raw chicken found stored above produce in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection. Properly store raw animal foods in a manner to prevent potential overhead contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#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. Various TCS foods found in 3-door True cooler in food preparation area with internal temperatures of 48*F or above. Per PIC, foods in equipment have not been monitored for internal temperatures. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Foods found to be abused for Time and Temperature were embargoed (see embargo sheet). -------------- Embargoed foods were discarded by food employees at time of inspection. TCS foods found to be in compliance with Time and Temperature parameters were moved to walk-in cooler. Do not use 3-door True refrigeration unit to house TCS foods that require proper cold holding of foods at 41*F or below. Service call for equipment was made at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Two large containers of recently cooked alfredo sauce found in plastic containers with lids on inside walk-in cooler. Properly cool TCS foods using acceptable methods which include: o Placing food in shallow pans. o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller). o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. o Adding ice as an ingredient. o Other effective methods. ------------- PIC had food employee removed lids of containers and place containers in ice baths at time of inspection. Monitor internal food temperatures to assure Time and Temperature bench marks for cooling are met. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →