PlateScore

Kings up in Smoke Shop

A

10250 E Apache Trl, Apache Junction 85120

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-86782

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

91
Excellent

Apache Junction restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 15, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bagged ice for retail sale with no labels. All ice bags must have labels containing: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight. Discussed using a sharpie on the bags for labeling. Please provide labels prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

2025

Oct 31, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several personal food stored throughout the walk-in cooler. Please designate an area for personal food to prevent contamination.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in employee restroom. PIC provided hand soap at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dozen of shelled eggs stored directly above hot dogs and lunchables in walk-in cooler.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 45*f at time of inspection. It was determined that the thermostat was set at 45*F and was adjusted to 38*F at time of inspection. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature reached 38*F by end of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice packaged in establishment with no label to identify the place of origin. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Please correct prior to next routine inspection

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Low light intensity in hallway for packing ice. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jun 3, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container used for ice stored in handwashing sink next to ice machine. Also observed step ladder, broom and duster stored directly in front of handwashing sink. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Please keep handwashing sink accessible at all times.**repeat*** 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to ice machine.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container used for ice stored in handwashing sink next to ice machine.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Please keep handwashing sink accessible at all times.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice packaged in establishment with no label to identify the place of origin. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

May 15, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report sent via emailThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ronnie Ishak

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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 6 pack of beer being stored in handwashing sink next to ice machine. Beers were removed from handwashing sink to make accessible. All handwashing sinks must have soap, paper towels, and remain accessible at all times to allow proper handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bags of ice packaged in establishment with no label to identify the place of origin. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Please correct prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Discussed using three compartment sink to wash ice scooper. Report sent via emailThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Codey Klimek

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed bags of ice packaged in establishment with no label to identify the place of origin. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Please correct prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

This address holds 2 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →