PlateScore

Silver Birch of Avondale

A

295 E Van Buren St, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502181

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

100
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020252026Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 18, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 24, 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 history4 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 18, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

-- Cutting board on main prep line observed with heavy scoring and discoloration. Scratched or scored cutting surfaces must be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Resurface or replace all cutting boards in disrepair prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

Feb 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control written policy requirements, best cooling methods, monitoring of hot holding and possible use of time as a control for steam table, monitoring of cold holding at bar, and sink use at bar.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Oil and residue buildup on flooring, wall, and side of stove around fryers. Debris and residue below and behind soda fountain.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: 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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →