Famous Dave's
A16148 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 85382
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74189
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 22, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - north end of cook line)
Inspector's notes
Rear egress door has considerable gap at bottom. Repair door so that entry of pests and weather is prevented. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Caulking at 3 compartment sink showing signs of disrepair (i.e. - discoloring).
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation 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. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Black portion of manual hand dicer is showing signs of disrepair (i.e. -damaged pushing piece) 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 10, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:---Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - TCS foods at 41*F or below);--Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips (i.e. - Preceleaning of food containers (day dots)
Inspector's notes
Utensils (i.e. knives, spatulas, tongs etc.,) found stored between equipment table and atop ice machine. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Sep 16, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Dumpster missing lid, instructed person in charge to provide lid.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Inspector's notes
Bar floor/cove base coating is separating causing pockets filled with standing water. Instructed person in charge to repair.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 16, 2024Re-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. Correction of the priority foundation item(s) found during the inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 was verified by the inspector on 10/16/2024 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means. No county legal action will result from this advisory.
Oct 8, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
12 flies throughout kitchen. 20 small type drain flies in back storeroom area and dishmachine area. Instructed person in charge to have licensed pest control out within 10 days and to email me invoice stating as such.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jul 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Award: A,Signer: Lina C
This address holds 2 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →