Arizona Desert Elementary School

8803 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Arizona Desert Elementary School has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Arizona Desert Elementary School was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Tolleson average 98, so Arizona Desert Elementary School trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed light bulb cover with a hole burned through the top of it inside the walk-in refrigerator. Discussed with person in charge importance of maintaining safety coverings. PIC stated they will get maintenance to replace the bulb cover. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with manager

4-602.11(E)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust on vents in kitchen prep area and on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Discussed increasing cleaning schedule with manager

6-501.12

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arizona Desert Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arizona Desert Elementary School on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Arizona Desert Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Tolleson?

Arizona Desert Elementary School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Tolleson average of 98.

Has Arizona Desert Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Desert Elementary School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arizona Desert Elementary School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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