Papaya'z
A°16845 E Ave Of The Fountains, Fountain Hills 85268
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77560
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 history10 on record
2026
May 14, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, Priority foundation violation #36 due for correction has been corrected and verified via text message.
Inspector's notes
Throughout kitchen, outside of cooler, refrigerator, freezer, bottom shelf of freezer, nonfood surfaces of counter oven, crock pot, stand mixer, ice machine, with accumulation of food residues. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
May 13, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with employees: cooling methods, cold holding and reheating temperatures, clean warewashing solutions, date marking of TCS foods.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for monitoring internal temperatures of TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Throughout kitchen, outside of cooler, refrigerator, freezer, bottom shelf of freezer, nonfood surfaces of counter oven, crock pot, stand mixer, ice machine, with accumulation of food residues. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed juicing/bottling procedures. Provided guidance document. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 6, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
2024
Dec 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the restroom handwash sink, observed maximum water temperature at 75F. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. Repair as needed. Email inspector proof of corrective action within about a week. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Apr 22, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Karen Sanchez
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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......Observed worker rinsing blender equipment in the handwashing sink. Discontinue use of handwashing sinks for purposes other than handwashing. Staff will use the warewashing sink to rinse equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use.....Near the mop sink, observed a can of RAID ant and roach spray. Remove unapproved chemicals and use only licensed exterminators for pest control applications. The manager voluntarily discarded the insecticide. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-402.12, C: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing.....Several kitchen bottom storage shelves are less than six inches from the floor. Maintain at least six inches of clearance between floor and shelving/equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 17, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. Core-4-205.10, (C) Food Equipment, Certification and Classification........Observed small black refrigerator that is not ANSI-accredited being used to store TCS food items like cheese slices, liquid eggs, liquid egg whites, and feta cheese. Maintain cold TCS food in ANSI-accredited equipment. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Advised owner by phone regarding maintaining invoices for bakery goods. Owner indicated that the banana bread was prepared in the facility.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 9,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Alex Sanchez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved- Source.......In small domestic refrigerator, observed mold growth on liquid eggs in carton and diced mangos. Maintain wholesome food. The manager voluntarily discarded the eggs and mangos. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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......In black refrigerator/52F, observed liquid eggs/52F, liquid egg whites/49F, feta cheese/51F, and American cheese slices/49-50F. Maintain cold TCS food at or below 41F. These TCS foods were voluntarily discarded by the person in charge. Staff will use other properly operating refrigeration available in the establishment to store TCS food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items...Observed plastic packages of clean napkins and cardboard cases of plastic eating utensils on the floor or about an inch from the floor. Maintain utensils and food articles on approved shelving at least six inches from the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →