Avista

350 E Eva St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Avista has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, which has been cited three times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Avista is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Inside hot box large tray of cooked sausage with internal temperatures of 118-125*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC stated cooked chicken tray was placed 1 hr prior to inspection start time. PIC confirmed temperatures of cooked sausage. PIC decided to reheat and cool improperly hot holding cooked sausage. Verified after 30 minutes. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. 2nd Consecutive Violation

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed at time of inspection no Quat ammonia test strips. Establishment is actively using Quat ammonia to clean food contact surfaces throughout the establishment. ===Proper test kit is not present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used

4-302.14

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inside hot box large tray of cooked chicken with internal temperatures of 122-132*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC stated cooked chicken tray was placed 1 hr prior to inspection start time. PIC confirmed temperatures of cooked chicken. PIC decided to discard improperly hot holding cooked chicken. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Toilet tissue not available in restroom (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no toilet tissue was inside employee restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked restroom with toilet tissue. ========A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet

6-302.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed by toaster section burned/warped/cracking wall. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). Discussed in previous inspection to replace damaged FRP. ====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable

6-201.11

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine vent severely rusting on all sides. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed in previous two inspections this year to address. ====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions

4-201.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avista on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avista?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Avista.

How does Avista compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Avista most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Avista's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avista have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Avista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avista is inspected around five times per year on average.

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