PlateScore

The Pasta Factory

A

701 E Western Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74913

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

100
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep-tables. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths required to be stored in bucket with sanitizer once used.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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: A,Signer: Jaime Rivera

2023

Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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: A,Signer: Vanessa Rivera

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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: A,Signer: Jaime Rivera

Aug 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived to conduct a routine inspection but the establishment is closed. There is a sign posted stating they are not operating from 8/13-8/21. Inspector will return after Tuesday, August 22nd. No County legal action will result.

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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 →