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Valley Wings

B°

15414 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62869

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

84
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Aug 6, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 23, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

#2rd consecutive repeat critical violations: Five boxes s of pre-cooked chicken wings held at 60 degrees in tall reach in cooler. PIC stated the food is cooked and brought to this location from their other location. Items were out of temperature for less than 2 hours according to PIC and we retransferred to reach in freezer or ice bath inside the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and reached to proper temperature by the end of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Tall reach in cooler has gaskets in disrepair. Repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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

Inspector's notes

Shelves on top of food prep table where condiment are stored is accumulated with buildup and dust. Clean and sanitize as much as needed. 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

Jun 1, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

No written policy and procedures is available in the establishment.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided department's handout. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

No paper towel is available in employee hand wash sink in food prep area. Manager was notified and item was provided. Corrected at the time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: No soap is available in employee had wash sink in the back in food prep and ware washing area.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected at the time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Chicken wings cooked in another establishment of the owner in Scottsdale are in 5 big containers stacked on each other with lids on. The internal temperature of the wings at 47-50 degrees F in reach in cooler. Food items were stored in this unit more than 4 hours ago, per manager around 10:00 am and were discarded around 2:00 Pm.

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Repeat Violation 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrected at the time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's notes

Three compartment sink is stained and not clean. Food prep sink is accumulated with sands and oil residue. Wash with soap, rinse and sanitize all sinks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Water is leaking from the faucets of food prep sink and employee hand wash sink in the back in wear washing area. Repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jul 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 15, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundationC°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed rear hand sink with no paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed rear hand sink with no soap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using the 3-comp sink for ware washing and air dry items as clean without using a sanitizer for a final step. Educated PIC and employee on proper ware wash procedure. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed double door fridge holding cooked wings, raw chicken, blue cheese dressing and shredded cheese 45-47*f degrees. Items out of temperature less than 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed Double door fridge holding TCS foods from the above violation holding 47*f degrees. Re-inspection by 7/25/2025 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

Feb 28, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Feb 25, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have NOT been corrected.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer, unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

No food thermometer available at time of inspection. Please ensure a probing food thermometer capable of measuring both hot and cold foods is available at all times. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

Jan 15, 2025Routine2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.

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

Inspector's notes

No hand towels available at handsink in back area during inspection, sink was stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: No handsoap available at handsink in back area during inspection, sink was stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with handwashing cleanser at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

No food thermometer available at time of inspection. Please ensure a probing food thermometer capable of measuring both hot and cold foods is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

2024

Dec 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 20, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 23, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspection for the test strips will be conducted by 2/22/2024.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Carla C.

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

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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. The establishment does not have test strips to test chlorine sanitization concentration. Proper testing devices must be available in order to test concentration for proper chlorine sanitation. Re-inspection for the test strips will be conducted by 2/2/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed large buildup of grease behind of the fryers. All establishments must clean as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of grease and food debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →