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Laveen Ice Cream

A

3901 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-90738

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 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 history8 on record

2026

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jun 16, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ice cream display chest freezer with cracked acrylic cover and ice buildup in unit. Discussed with PIC that equipment must be in good repair and cleaned more frequently.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence

Feb 10, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operation and at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the acrylic glass covering the ice cream refrigerator display was cracked with piece missing and causing excessive buildup of ice inside the equipment. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair and must prevent excessive ice buildup.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection PIC was able to provide test strips, all violations have been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Leticia

May 20, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Emilio Casillas

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage ---Observed ice cream scoop being stored in hot well in-between use; at time of inspection hot well was turned off and water was at room temperature. Discussed with PIC that if using water to store ice cream scoops hot well must be turned on or must get dipper well with continuous running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. ---Establishment is using chlorine sanitizer but only had Quat-sanitizer test strips at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC ensure test strips are available and stocked at all times. Reinspection to be conducted 05/28/24 . Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Dec 1, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper sanitizer use, pest control, and labeling with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Emilio Casillas

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage >>> Observed spatulas and ice cream scooper stored in room temperature water on prep table by cash register area. PIC removed the scoops from the water and properly stored the spatulas and scoops inspection. Discussed proper storage methods for utensils between uses at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered >>> Observed no covered receptacle available in women's bathroom. A covered receptacle is required in all bathrooms used by women. Must provide receptacle prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →