The Heritage Tradition
A19303 N New Tradition Rd, Sun City West 85375
Food Establishment · Permit FD-70817
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 14, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedure regarding: hand washing, glove usage, can opener, cleaning frequency and maintenance to ice machine
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed staff store hot prepared food under cold foods on speed rack in walk-in refrigerator. All hot foods should be cooled on top shelves, separated from cold foods, to avoid temperature abuse of cold food. Person in charge rearranged hot food to top shelf. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed employee use hot water at 3 compartment sink to prepare food. All food should be prepped at prep sink and tables to avoid risks or contamination. Person in charge to educated staff on proper usage of prep areas and restrictions at 3-compartment sink. 3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed small cold holding unit near service line with an ambient temperature ranging 45*F (bottom compartment) and 50*F (top compartment. Person in charge to place a work order and continue to hold shelf stable condiments only in unit. 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.
2025
Oct 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment has a new Pest control company and they have increased pest control visit to a weekly treatment plan, they also closed the kitchen for deep cleaning 5 days prior to this re-inspection. No pest observed at time of inspection. Consumer advisory observed on menus.
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment offers steaks cooked to order but there was No consumer advisory on the menu. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Inspector's notes
Live roaches observed in room where mop sink is located. Establishment is currently working on eradicating the issue. Person in charge provided pest control records with the most recent being 10/3, 9/30, 9/26 and 9/23 (Bi-weekly). Per PIC, establishment will be closing the kitchen on 10/9 to deep clean and will continue their bi-weekly pest control visits. Advised PIC to repair FRP walls and close off open holes on walls around the dishwasher area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jun 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Two containers of cooked pasta observed cooling with lids tightly sealed and the containers were stacked. The pasta was within proper cooling parameters. PIC took lids off and re-portioned the pasta into shallower containers to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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.
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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.
Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Raphaud G.
2023
Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS#1475Report emailed.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.Signer: Raphuad G.,Award: A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →