Lucky Buddha Asian Restaurant
A14270 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64508
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ---Reviewed chemical levels
Mar 11, 2026Re-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.
Mar 3, 2026Routine1 foundation4 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper storage in refrigeration, storage of food (lemons) to prevent contamination.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Handwashing sink in kitchen was unable to be turned on by hand as handles for both hot and cold water were too tight. Sink was only able to be turned on by an employee using a pair of pliers. A designated handwashing sink in required to be properly maintained for regular use. Ensure that handwashing sink can be easily operated prior to 48 hour reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Large white plastic bins used for storing salt, flour, sugar, etc, were observed with no protective covering available on containers. Brought to attention of person in charge to provide covers. Food shall be stored in covered containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
Scoops for rice were observed being stored in containers of room temperature water. Brought to attention of person in charge to remove utensils from water. 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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
In storage area for bulk dry food items a heavy accumulation of food debris was observed on floor around storage containers. Thoroughly clean area and do so at a frequency necessary to keep excess debris from forming. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Nov 12, 2025Routine5 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. - variations of rice)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:
Inspector's notes
Several cutting utensils (i.e. - butcher knife, produce peelers) found throughout food preparation area showing signs of corrosion.
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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/replace all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Residue buildup found on exterior surfaces of food equipment, blue fan guards in walk-in cooler, and high touch surfaces throughout food preparation area.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Hand sink faucet handles in food preparation area are difficult to turn on.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair so proper hand washing can be easily performed prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
No covered waste receptacle found in women's restroom.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Flooring in walk-in freezer and dry storage areas have buildup of residues.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed,Constructed and Used (i.e. - wire shelves in walk-in cooler)
Inspector's notes
Box of raw, shelled eggs found stored over boxes of vegetables in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2025Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Blue, fan grate covers in walk-in cooler has 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.
Inspector's notes
Plastic food containers in walk-in cooler found cracked.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable 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.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cartons of raw, shelled, eggs found stored over vegetables in walk-in cooler.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 3, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean (i.e. - back door egress)
Inspector's notes
Recently fried chicken pieces found in the walk-in cooler found in covered containers.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: PIC began to adjust containers of recently cooked chicken to aid in cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - tall refrigeration unit grill area)
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Food scoops of bulk dry goods (i.e. - flour) have sufficient build up residues. Clean food contact equipment at a frequency to prevent build up or when contaminated. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation 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 found in holster found with heavy residue build up on blade and adjoining surfaces of unit.
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Repeat Violation 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. Clean food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up on food contact surfaces. Manual can opener placed at three compartment sink for ware washing at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Food equipment (i.e. - bulk grain containers, stainless steal prep tables, rice cookers, cold holding units, etc...) and adjoining surfaces have heavy residue build up on surfaces throughout kitchen. Clean equipment interior and exterior surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up residues. **2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Residue build up found on floors, walls, and ceiling surfaces in food preparation area, and fan grates in dining area
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Accumulation of food equipment and miscellaneous items (i.e. - clothing, tools) found throughout food preparation area. Remove unnecessary items from food preparation area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 15, 2024Routine4 coreA
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:--Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (i.e. - mop sink connections)--Cleaning frequency of food contact equipment (i.e. - rice scoops, manual can opener)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: Haifu Zhen
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Food scoops of bulk dry goods (i.e. - flour) have build up residues. Clean food contact equipment at a frequency to prevent build up or when contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Large wok surface showing signs of corrosion. Provide food contact surfaces that are in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Food equipment and adjoining surfaces have build up residues throughout kitchen. Clean equipment interior and exterior surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Structural surfaces (i.e. - floors, walls, and ceiling) have build up residues. Clean all structural surfaces (i.e. - behind, underneath, and atop of equipment) in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Each food establishment that provides open foods and/or TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods, shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during operation hours. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI approved program (see website).https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsAward: A,Signer: Haifu Zhen
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- 98SafewayA+14175 W Indian School Rd · 300 m away
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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 →