Morning Star at Golden Ridge
A6735 W Golden Ln, Peoria 85345
Food Establishment · Permit FD-63105
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jan 7, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.****Discussed date marking ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours if kept beyond 1 day.
Inspector's notes
-- In main kitchen reach-in low profile refrigerator near ovens, observed multiple packages of salmon thawed inside of the reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Requested the person in charge (PIC) remove fish from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed daily review of date marks and packaging, hand wash station use, thawing methods for fish, prep cooler food storage and adherence to fill line. Also discussed monitoring refused storage and of sanitizer and testing devices.
Inspector's notes
Scoops stored in drawer cooler below grill with their handles in contact with the products they were stored in (tuna, coleslaw, macaroni salad). PIC removed the scoops from the drawer.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand wash station requirements - if a hand wash station is to be removed or other remodeling is to occur in the kitchen, please contact our Plan Review team with MCESD. Discussed cooling time frames and temperatures, and hand wash station use
Inspector's notes
Employee knocked over an aerosol can, it fell on the ground, and the employee picked it up and placed it back on the counter. The employee then continued to handle food contact equipment and food items such as spatulas, hamburger buns, and lettuce. PIC had the employee stop, discard the food items, sanitize the equipment, and wash their hands. Discussed hand washing procedures.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 22, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control policy for butter and TCS food items that may be kept outside of cold holding during meal service. Also discussed date marking, minor facility repair, and personal item storage.
Inspector's notes
Small reach-in cooler near beverage station found with ambient temperature of 50*F. The cooler had milk and other non-TCS food items such as cut lemons. The milk had recently been brought to the cooler from the walk-in and still had an internal temperature below 41*F. PIC moved the milk back to the walk-in for continued cold holding. The cooler will not be used for cold holding of TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced/adjusted to be able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Non-TCS items may continue to be stored in the cooler as-is or after repair. If cooler is opened so often that is unable to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below, it may not be used for the storage of TCS food items. Time as a control may be used for TCS food items in the cooler as the cooler may keep the TCS food items chilled for quality/taste. Time as a control policy requires the items to be discarded after holding period ends.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control policy requirements, restrictions for unpasteurized eggs (no pooling except for baked items such as cakes or brownies), utensil storage between uses, cleaning frequencies, and sink access. Work order in place for leak on spray arm at 3 comp sink and wall behind 3 comp and mop sinks.
2024
Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed approved food contact equipment, minor facility repairs, best cooling methods, and hand wash station accessbility
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed possible use of time as a control for butter packets, minor facility maintenance, and storage of food items and sanitizer buckets.
May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed AVB connection restrictions at mop sink. Also discussed possible use of time as a control for butter packets, best storage areas for damaged product (low areas), date marking (today+6), and hand wash station maintenance.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: James Dahin
Mar 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Dish machine is no longer sanitizing properly and is being replaced. Dish machine is only used for washing and rinsing. Dishes washed in the dish machine are then sanitized in 3 compartment sink. Immerse dishes in Quat Ammonia sanitizer for a minimum of 1 minute.Please continue to follow up on Remodel with Front Bistro - Permit # RM-11174. Contact esplanreview@maricopa.gov with any questions or updates to your remodel.Discussed use of fill-line in coolers, cold holding and unnecessary passes through danger-zone, cleaning of equipment, and best cooling methods. Also discussed AVB connection restrictions.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Tim Casey
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and provided to PIC.Establishment has new equipment onsite to turn the bar area into a bistro: Pizza oven, grab and go cooler, milkshake machine, etc. Please submit plans to this department prior to installing new equipment. Main kitchen may also go through a remodel next year. Prior to this remodel, please contact this department. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: C,Signer: Timothy Casey
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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.... Employee was observed using his bare hands to cut up cherry tomatoes for salad. Manager discarded tomatoes and had employee wash hands and put on gloves. Never use bare hands on food that will not be cooked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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.... Slices of swiss cheese at 55'F and bag of shredded mozzarella cheese on cold prep table at 55'F. Manager discarded. Please train employees on proper filling of food at the make table so that food is not overstocked. Unit was working correctly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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... No date marking on cooked rice, cottage cheese, milk, etc. PIC had employee place proper dates on these products that have been open for more than 24 hours. . Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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.... The small cooler at coffee station was holding at 45'F. Milk and cream cheese were at 45'F. Do not use this unit for holding food that requires refrigeration until it can be repaired and holds at 41'F or below. Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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..... Roast beef and cut melons cooling in walk-in tightly wrapped with saran wrap. Please keep wraps off of the product while cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils... Shield of mixer soiled with dried food debris. Clean and maintain clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking accuracy, cleaning of equipment and storage of equipment, best areas to store damaged product, sink use and maintenance, use of paper towel during hand washing, and minor facility maintenance.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Eric Coudret
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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →