Desert Winds

20545 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged eight inspections at Desert Winds, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Desert Winds' latest score of 74 falls below the Peoria average of 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
4-501.114(A-E)
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: The ambient temperature of the sandwich make-line was 51*F at time of inspection. 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. PIC called for service and all TCS food items were relocated to walk-in cooler. PIC established a time as control during meal service and advised staff not to stock the unit until it can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below
4-301.11
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Winds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Winds on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Desert Winds compare to other restaurants in Peoria?

Desert Winds most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Peoria average of 97.

Has Desert Winds' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desert Winds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.