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B°105 E Mc 85, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81612
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2nd consecutive violation: Observed various (green, red) salsas with internal temperatures between 52 degrees F and 53 degrees F cold holding in salsa bar cooler in the dining area. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 47 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Spoke with PIC and items were placed there at 5am and have been out for longer than 4hours. Discussed with operator salsas are no longer safe for human consumption. Operator proceeded to discard salsas at time of inspection. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be cold held at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
2nd consecutive: Observed various salsas with internal temperatures between 52 degrees F and 53 degrees F cold holding in salsa bar cooler in the dining area. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 47 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. PIC will repair or replace unit. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until the cooler can be repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Mar 23, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding, ice machine, and food storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa and cooked peppers with internal temperatures between 53 degrees F and 58 degrees F cold holding in salsa bar cooler in the dining area. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 52.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Spoke with PIC and items were placed there 30 mins prior to inspection. Items will be placed on time as a control and will be discarded in 3.5 hours. Discussed time as a control with the PIC. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa and cooked peppers with internal temperatures between 53 degrees F and 58 degrees F cold holding in salsa bar cooler in the dining area. Ambient temperature of the unit was found to be 52.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. PIC will clean air vent to see if that assists in bringing down the temperature, if not PIC will call for service. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until the cooler can be repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utilizing Time-As-A-Control for the carne asada the establishment prepares for lunch rushes. Provided written policy via email. Also discussed illness reporting requirements with the staff.
Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling down larger batches of salsas in the walk-in refrigerator before placing them in the reach-in refrigerator underneath the salsa bar with the manager.
2024
Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 18, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Emphasized the importance of prioritizing the walk-in cooler over the other prep-top style refrigeration units to cool perishable food items.
Inspector's notes
Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device without a cap and leaking water from the device at the mop sink. The establishment shall maintain the AVB device in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust and other organic debris along the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. The establishment shall clean the walk-in cooler at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust and other organic debris. All food containers in the walk-in cooler had lids on them at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dark organic matter along the walls and inner components of the ice machine. The organic material was not in direct contact with the ice. The establishment shall clean the ice machine at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed alternative methods for cooling larger quantities of cooked, perishable food items with staff. Alternative methods discussed include: ice baths, ice wands, shallower containers, placement in walk-in refrigerator.Report emailed.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: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 11,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Elena Torres
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Observed a container of cooked, shredded chicken and a container of cooked shrimp in a refrigeration unit under the prep table registering internal temperatures between 46°-47°F with a probing thermometer. Per staff, the food items had been in the unit since the day prior. The establishment shall cool cooked perishable food items from 135°-70° within 2 hours and from 70°-41° in an additional 4 hours. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the food items. In addition, observed deep containers of cooked beans, beef, and salsa in the walk-in refrigerator registering internal temperatures between 108°-112°F. Food items were still within proper cooling time parameters. Recommended staff divide food items into smaller containers and place the containers on ice in the walk-in to cool down within the required timeframe. Also recommended establishment consider investing in ice wand to cool larger containers of cooling food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 15, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jorge PA. Report e-mailed to owner.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Pinales Araiza
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Per person in charge (PIC), hand washing sink in back of house (BOH) needs additional repairs for hot water to be available at all times. Per PIC, repairs are already scheduled for later on the same day as this Routine Inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 15, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection rights accepted by Jorge A. Report e-mailed to owner.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jorge Araiza
Sep 14, 2023Routine1 foundationB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jorge A. Report e-mailed to manager.Re-inspection will occur on September 15, 2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su últimoinforme de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de serviciocompleto)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercadosminoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión delplan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Araiza
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. At start of inspection, walk-in refrigerator was holding with ambient air temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit with time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods measured at 47- 49F. Please ensure all refrigeration can hold cold at 41F or colder. Per manager, establishment received large delivery 30 minutes prior to arrival at establishment and 70 percent of TCS items in walk-in refrigerator were received as part of that delivery. By end of inspection, ambient air temperature of walk-in refrigerator was 43F and dropping and TCS foods were measured at 45-46F and dropping. Manager called in work order during inspection. 24-Hour Re-Inspection - re-inspection will occur on 9/15/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →