PlateScore

Aguila's Hidaway Saloon

A

24202 W Mc 85, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60913

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

96
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 23, 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 history6 on record

2026

Mar 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed excessively large gaps under entry/exit doors to establishment. Ensure to seal all gaps to prevent vermin/rodent entry. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment utilizes both quaternary ammonia and chlorine based sanitizers. The establishment only had test strips for the quaternary ammonia at the time of inspection. Instructed staff to only use quat sanitizer until obtaining test strips for the chlorine sanitizer.

2024

Nov 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dark organic matter accumulating along the walls and ceiling of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. The establishment shall clean the ice machine to prevent the accumulation of organic material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

Jul 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed black organic matter accumulating near the dispenser inside the ice machine. 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.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment actively sanitizing a pitcher and other food-contact surfaces in the 3-compartment sink using a quaternary ammonia-based sanitizer measuring 0 ppm. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment without the proper sanitizer test strips for their operation. The establishment is currently using a quaternary ammonia-based sanitizer, but only has chlorine sanitizer test strips. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

2023

Nov 20, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Taylor S. Report e-mailed to manager.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Taylor Strong

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. No paper towels were available at the only hand washing sink at the bar. Please ensure paper towels or other single-use hand drying provisions are available at all times. Person in charge (PIC) provided paper towels during inspection to correct. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution in "sanitize" basin of in-use 3-compartment sink was measured at 300ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer solution at proper concentration during the inspection and re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized all recently-washed glassware. 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 →