Cross Eyed Cricket
A28615 N El Mirage Rd, Peoria 85383
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-63940
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.At the time of inspection, both mechanical dishwashers (bar and dish pit) were not registering any detectable amounts of chlorine based sanitizer. The dishwasher at the dish pit was connected to an empty sanitizer bucket and the dishwasher at the bar appeared to have an issue with the sanitizer line. No dishes had been washed on the day of inspection prior to observation. Staff swapped out empty sanitizer bucket for a new one at the time of inspection, primed the line, and registered acceptable levels of sanitizer. Instructed bar staff to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes at the bar at the kitchen dish pit until dishwasher service provider visited the establishment. Discussed hand washing, protecting outer openings, and date-marking with manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of dark organic matter along the ice shield of the ice machine. The establishment shall clean the interior of the ice machine at a frequency 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.
Jan 24, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the general manager: 1) Integrative pest management practices for mitigating pests regarding the roll-up door at the bar 2) resealing any equipment intended to be fixed to the wall at the equipment/wall juncture 3) thawing methods for frozen chicken 4) Submitting application for Dog-Friendly Patio. Provided directions for Dog-Friendly Patio application via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple pans with non-stick coatings that were heavily scored and scratched on a storage shelf near the mechanical dishwasher. The establishment shall not use cookware with non-stick coatings if the coatings are damaged in any way to prevent the migration of deleterious material to food. The establishment shall discard any such cookware. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.18 - Core: Nonstick Coatings, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other food debris along the walls and storage racks throughout the kitchen. Notable areas include metal storage racks inside the walk-in refrigerator and the walls along the dishwashing area of the kitchen. The establishment shall clean the physical facility at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible--Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display (i.e. -bar ice well);--In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored (i.e. -ice scoop at large ice maker)
Inspector's notes
Soda fountain nozzles found with buildup of residues on interior surfaces.
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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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment at least once every 24-hours or when contaminated. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. Addl Notes: Manual can opener and holster area found with heavy residue buildup on blade and other surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment has obtained chlorine and QUAT test strips for the establishment.
Apr 17, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed mechanical ware washing machine.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavily scored and damaged cutting boards stored on and near the clean small wares shelf. PIC discarded cutting boards. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
No QUAT test strips in the establishment. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.
2024
Jul 29, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cutting boards that were heavily scored on the cook line. PIC stated that they will be repaired today. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Feb 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: Not Participating,Signer: Andrea Smith
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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.*****Chlorine sanitizer is at 0ppm for final rinse at kitchen dish machine. Sanitizer container was changed out at inspector's request. Chlorine sanitizer must be at 50-100ppm on final rinse. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
,Core-6-202.13 C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation*****Observed sticky glue trap hanging from ceiling in dish machine area. This style of trap is not approved for use in a commercial kitchen. Trap was removed at inspector's request. Install traps that are approved for use in a commercial kitchen. These traps are enclosed to prevent insect parts from contaminating food and surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*****Observed dirty surfaces that are not being cleaned frequently enough to prevent build up - these include the rack next to fryers, outside surfaces of beer lines and plastic ice machine baffle. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces frequently to prevent debris / mold build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 22, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andrea Smitt
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.*****The following temperature violations were found in wait station cold table - sour cream at 49 degrees F, salsa at 46 degrees F and ranch dressing at 48 degrees F. Items must be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. All product was moved to the walk-in-refrigerator to re-chill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11, P: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria*****Observed insecticide stored on shelf above sink in dish washing area. Only a licensed pest control person is allowed to apply insecticides in a commercial kitchen. Container was discarded at inspector's request. ' 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 →