Pier 88 Avondale LLC
A°10040 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83934
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 29, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed procedures for shellstock tags.
Inspector's notes
Shelving in walk-in cooler observed with heavy accumulation of food debris. Sheet pans in walk-in cooler that have bins of food stored on them observed with heavy accumulation of food debris. Thoroughly clean affected areas. 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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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Apr 2, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Inspector's notes
Establishment only able to provide undated shellstock tags from oysters sold in March. Reviewed with person in charge proper procedures for storing and retaining shellstock tags. Tags for shellfish shall be kept in container with shellfish until last of unit is sold at which point tags shall be dated and kept for 90 days. *Second consecutive Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Inspector's notes
Around 3-compartment sink at bar and around sink near walk-in cooler, observed heavy presence of drain flies. Brought to attention of person in charge to have areas treated. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
2025
Nov 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed leaking handwashing sink faucet near walk-in.
Inspector's notes
. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed no shellstock tags from the previous 90 days kept in chronological order. Observed only shellstock tags from current box and newly delivered boxes of oysters. According to PIC previous shellstock tags were accidentally thrown out. Discussed with PIC that shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. 3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Jun 26, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved AlternateProperly Followed (i.e. - drink garnishes)__________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Reasons Permit for Suspensions;--Chemical Dispenser and Y-valve
Inspector's notes
Pest control device posted above ice machine. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. Properly store pest control devices. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Inspector's notes
Rice paddle found in water bath of 104*F.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Cleaning frequency of equipment (i.e. - beverage doors at bar)
Inspector's notes
Recently prepared TCS foods (i.e. - peeled shrimp and kielbasa slices) found in walk-in cooler found covered; container of raw shrimp found in food prep cooler on cook line.
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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; ice added to raw shrimp container on food preparation line. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection. Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e.- bar hand sink)--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - boiled eggs)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Time as a Public Health Control
Aug 12, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible (i.e. - employee restroom)
Inspector's notes
Salt and sugar found in re-used bulk food containers without proper labels identifying food.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Residue build up found in door seal gaskets of refrigeration on food preparaion line.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 11, 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:--Insects, rodents and animals not present (i.e. - approved pest control methods)--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (i.e. - manual can opener)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: Jenny Lin
2023
Dec 18, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper accommodations for hand washing sinks.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Mei Chan
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →