PlateScore

Hospice of the Valley

A

3811 N 44th St, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79459

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 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 history12 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee handling dirty equipment in ware wash area went to handle clean equipment items without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided Maricopa County Handout: Norovirus. Provided FDA Food Borne Illness Book.

2024

Oct 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: maintenance on main walk in unit. Document: Defrost setting times.

May 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Recommend: documenting defrost settings/times. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Michelle Mancheta

Jan 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with R.S. 1392Recommend: re-caulking along the hand sinks. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Michelle Ancheta

2023

Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed when to wash hands with the PIC.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Susan Notte

This address holds 4 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 →