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J's Smashed Burgers

A

1035 E Van Buren St, Avondale 85323

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0195

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 29, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 18, 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 history12 on record

2026

Apr 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed with PIC that all food for service needs to be stored and prepared inside of the truck.

2025

Dec 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator emailed invoice and proof of fridge working with thermometer.

Nov 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment to have re-inspection by 12/9/25.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed fridge next to fryer with an internal temperature of 57F. TCS items inside such as french-fries, cheese, and bacon with an internal temperature of 55F. Person in charge states that all items are thrown out after operation and are loaded up into truck before departure. Had person in charge move TCS items to smaller fridge for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed fridge next to fryer with an internal temperature of 57F. TCS items inside such as french-fries, cheese, and bacon with an internal temperature of 55F. Person in charge states that all items are thrown out after operation and are loaded up into truck before departure. Had person in charge move TCS items to smaller fridge for cooling. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 12/9/25.

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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.

Sep 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, owner provided photos of vin number, commissary agreement and logs via email. Violation 57 corrected.

Sep 5, 2025RoutineA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage of ice and over fill

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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No commissary agreement available upon request. Agreement is to be readily availabel at all times. Person in charge to send photos via email of commissary agreement prior to reinspection on 9/15/2025. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.

May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutineA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCounty code (MCEHC)

Operator could not produce a Certified Food Protection Manager when asked. A Certified Food Protection Manager must be present at all times of operation.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.

Dec 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed operator about their operation schedule, because they need 1 more inspection for this year.

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.New owner, ok to permit.All food preparation and including grilling, barbecuing, cooking, displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.Mobile Food Type II and III units shall operate from a commissary or other fixed food service establishment and shall report at least daily to such location for all supplies and for cleaning and service operations.Mobile Food Type I-III establishments shall at all times remain vehicle mounted and readily movable. No permanent utility connections are permitted. Any utility connection shall be of temporary, quick-disconnect design.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and handed to the owner.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Raul Espinoza

Mar 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

This inspection report has been emailed automatically to notify you that your plans have been reviewed. You will receive a stipulation letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your stipulation letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. This emailed report is provided as a courtesy and no reply is required. For further instructions please refer to the stipulation letter.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →