Eric's Family Barbecue
A12345 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77652
BBQ — 15-hour smoked brisket and ribsWebsite
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods.
Inspector's notes
Fan cover in back of walk-in cooler has excess accumulation of dust. Wall behind cooking equipment has excess accumulation of debris. Thoroughly clean affected areas and do so as needed to keep debris from accumulating. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Handwashing sink nearest to cooking equipment does not have functioning hot water. Repair sink so that hot water is able to be used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning of oversized equipment. Discussed cleaning of facilities.
2025
Oct 21, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present (i.e. - outdoor cooking area);--Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean (i.e. - outdoor walk-in cooler structural surfaces)
Inspector's notes
Visible gap seen at bottom of rear door to outside cooking area. Repair outer openings (i.e. - door sweep) to prevent entry of pest and weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Jul 9, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Ice chute inside ice maker has buildup of residue.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior surfaces of ice machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Supervisor Contact Information: Christopher West; Email: Christopher.West@maricopa.gov; Phone: (602) 506-6054Note: Facility has installed walk-in cooler in rear of property since last inspection. As of now, no remodel application has beenapplied for or approved from the department. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which mayrequire an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supportingdocumentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e).Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Apr 3, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (i.e. - quaternary ammonia);--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottles)Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Note: Facility has installed walk-in cooler in rear of property since last inspection. As of now, no remodel application has been applied for or approved from the department. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's notes
Wall surfaces in food preparation area 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
Oct 15, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Cooling Acute Guide--Cooling Methods
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site at times of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Three pans of recently cooked macaroni and cheese found covered with foil in walk in cooler. Internal temperature of product found at 65* F - 70*F. Per PIC, foods were just beginning second phase of cooling process.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jul 16, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly IDENTIFIED, STORED, and Used (i.e.- spray bottles)--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler)NOTE: Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.--Per employee, physical change to the establishment (i.e.-adding additional walk-in refrigeration unit) is to take place in near future. Contact The Plan Review & Construction Program of Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for the submittal process to assure if any permits and/or submission of plans/equipment list are required. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 (Web Form) email: esplanreview@maricopa.gov
Inspector's notes
Grilled chicken found in hot holding cabinet at an internal temperature of 125*F.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC, chicken was properly cooked but was not immediately placed in hot holding cabinet. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
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:--Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (i.e. - mac & cheese)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: Casie Garcia
2023
Oct 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Visit made to facility to review inspection report of 10/03/2023.Topics reviewed during visit include:--Proper cooling time & temperatures--Demarking of areas for shared kitchen-- Inspection conducted with badge # 97No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.
Oct 3, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling time & temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Cooling, Cooling Acute Guide, and Cooling Log "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: Not Participating,Signer: Drew Corbin
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. 3 pans of smoked macaroni and cheese found covered with plastic wrap on speed rack at an internal temperature of 85*F in food prep area. Per food employee and PIC, macaroni and cheese is heated to an internal temperature of 165*F and placed at room temperature to cool. For this process, it was determined that the product's temperature went unchecked as as it reached 135*F and started the cooling process. Per PIC, no other cooling techniques nor verifications are used to assure cooling parameters for time and temperature are reached. Use acceptable methods of cooling to assure TCS foods are properly cooled in the time and temperature parameters. Acceptable methods include: o Placing food in shallow pans. o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller). o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. o Adding ice as an ingredient. o Other effective methods. --------------- Pans of macaroni and cheese returned by food employee to heat source for proper reheating (i.e.-a minimum of 165*F for 15 seconds) and the cooling process restarted. When cooling,, routinely check products internal temperature with food probe thermometer. Food products must properly cool: • Within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F and 41°F or less. (When cooling, ensure that the food starting from 135°F reaches 70°F within 2 hours and reaches 41°F or less in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours from the time it is 135°F to 41°F or less). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →