Barrio Queen
A°10455 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87952
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air drying, removal of damaged equipment.
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed use of commercial grade hot holding equipment when replacing old equipment. Reviewed date marking procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed personal beverage stored in prep cooler next to commercial food items. Manager moved item at time of inspection. Discussed designating small cooler or area in walk-in cooler for employee personal items and labeling area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Jul 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine dish wash machine measuring less than 10ppm. Discussed manually rewashing dishes in 3-compartment sink and sanitizing using quat sanitizer of appropriate concentration. Establishment will use 3-compartment sink to manually wash dishes until dish wash machine has been serviced and concentration measures 50-100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of cooked meat with discard date mark of 3/31/25. Per manager, item had been frozen and was thawed out. Discussed training staff on proper date marking procedures when food items are frozen and thawed for later use. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2024
Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Cesar V.Report sent via email.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,Signer: Cesar Valencia
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 both hand washing sinks at the bar to be out of paper towels. Person in charge (PIC) had employees restock sinks at time of inspection. Reviewed the requirement of all hand sinks to be properly stocked with paper towels at all times with PIC Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions --Observed food splatter and debris on kitchen handwashing sink guards and equipment such as dish wash machine and side of ice cream reach-in freezer. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with PIC. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Rights reviewed with Manuel U. Report provided via email. 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,Signer: Manuel U.
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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 →