PlateScore

Valley Golf Center

A

12247 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91716

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 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

Aug 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ---Kitchen not in use at time of inspection.

Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Snack bar not in use at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - monitor proper chemical sanitizer); --Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site)

May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 10, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

May 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

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:--In-use utensils; properly stored (i.e. - ice scoop)--Sponges Use Limitation--Per employee, physical change to the establishment (i.e.-adding plumbing for hot food area) is to take place in near future. Contact The Plan Review & Construction Program of Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for the submittal process to assure if any permits and/or submission of plans/equipment list are required. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 (Web Form) email: esplanreview@maricopa.govProvided 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: Stephanie Chapman

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Corner of walk-in cooler door has gap. Repair door in a manner to prevent pest and weather from entry inside equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 10, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

--Correction of the Priority item(s) category 49 found during the inspection conducted on 08/07/2023 was verified by the inspector on 08/09/2023 via electronic means (see file attachments). A copy of this report was provided to the establishment via electronic means. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Verification of properly plumbed drain pipes for violation Item 49 5-202.13, P – Backflow Prevention, Air Gap, can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 08/17/2023. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Protection ManagerProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packer"The 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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Stephanie Chapman

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap Drain pipes attached to three compartment sink and ice machine have less than one inch air gaps. Assure above drains pipes have at least one inch air gaps. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →