PlateScore

UJ Avondale, LLC

A

1725 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73588

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 15, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Flooring in soda syrup dispensing area has 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.

Apr 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (i.e. - quaternary ammonia testing strips)

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

At three compartment sink, water spraying from fill mechanism for sanitizer mixing section; chemical sanitizer does not appear to be flowing up tube into mixing section of three compartment sink.

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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. Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Floor drains (i.e. - kitchen floor drain servicing soda machine) 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.

2024

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--readable thermometers for refrigeration units (i.e. - Pepsi coolers)--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (i.e. - chemical sanitizer feeder at three compartment sink).

Feb 15, 2024Routine2 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:--Testing strips for chemical testing strips i.e. - expired testing strips)--Proper cold holding temperatures i.e. - Sasa refrigeration unit--Storage f paper products i.e. - store six inches above floor)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: Alex Look

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Core-4-101.16, C: Sponges Use Limitation Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Interior of refrigeration units in food preparation area have build up residues. Clean interior of units at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 priority3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Testing strips for chemical sanitizer (i.e.- expiration dates)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Mark Daynes,Award: Not Participating

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Unable to locate readable thermometer for Hello Goodness refrigeration unit. Provide a readable thermometer in refrigeration unit that houses TCS foods. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Core-4-101.16, C: Sponges Use Limitation Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Back room floor drain servicing soda machine has large, slimy, residue build up. Clean floor drain at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. Hello Goodness refrigeration unit housing string cheese with an internal temperature of 47*F; ambient air temperature of unit at 47*F. Proper cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Per food employee, string cheese was placed in unit less than four hours ago. Properly store TCS foods for cold holding at 41*F or below. -------------- Food employee removed string cheese from unit and placed in properly working refrigeration unit at time of inspection. Do not use Hello Goodness refrigeration unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →