Maricopa County Juvenile Center
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
100
Score
Maricopa County Juvenile Center has been inspected 13 times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: During inspection observed multiple flies (more than 20) located throughout the establishment. Please ensure that establishment is maintained free of all pest at all times. Re-inspection will occur for this violation in 10 business days. 3rd consecutive violation
6-501.111(C)
90
Aug 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: During inspection observed multiple flies (more than 20) located throughout the establishment. Please ensure that establishment is maintained free of all pest at all times. Re-inspection will occur for this violation in 10 business days. 3rd consecutive violation
6-501.111(C)
90
Jul 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: During inspection observed multiple flies (more than 20) located throughout the establishment. Please ensure that establishment is maintained free of all pest at all times. Re-inspection will occur for this violation in 10 business days. 1st consecutive violation
6-501.111(C)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a small leak in the plumbing below the 3-compartment sink. In a second instance observed a small leak from the water line near the ice machine. Per the person in charge a work order will be submitted for both items specified. Please ensure to maintain the plumbing system in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed food debris/residue location behing the equipment in the cook-line and also behind the ice machine. Per the person in charge the specified area will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility clean at all times. 1st consecutive violation
6-501.12
82
Apr 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection, the handwashing station near the service line did not have soap available for handwashing. The person in charge submitted a work order to replace the non-functional soap dispenser. Please ensure soap is maintained at the handwashing station at all times
6-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: During inspection observed more than 6 rodent droppings in between the dry storage racks. Please ensure that no pest or evidence of pest is located at the establishment at all times. Re-inspection will occur for this violation within 10 business days
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed ice debris and food debris located on ceiling of the walk-in freezer. Per the person in charge, the ice & debris will be cleaned. Please ensure to maintain the physical facility. Please ensure to maintain floors, walls and ceilings clean at all times
6-501.12
78
Feb 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: During inspection observed the handwashing sink basin to slow drain and collect water. Informed the person in charge to ensure the sink basin doesn't collect water when handwashing occurs. Per person in charge a work order will be submitted for the specified handwashing station. Please ensure the handwashing station is fully operational at all times
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed two cut lettuces located in the reach in refrigerator shelf. The person in charge could not determine when the items were cut or and placed in storage. The person in charge voluntarily discarded them, and stated he would follow up with his staff to provide training for date marking, since the violation was due to staff training. Please ensure TCS foods requiring date marking are date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed two employee jackets stored directly above canned items in the dry storage area. Upon request the two employee were relocated. Please ensure to designate an area for the storage of employees' clothing and other possessions
6-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed food debris located on the floor behind their sugar and flower containers. The person in charge has an employee clean the specified area upon request. Please ensure the physical facility is maintained clean at all times
6-501.12
74
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: The buckets of sanitizer used for storing wet wiping cloths measured 0ppm via test strips. The person in charge (PIC) verified the sanitizer concentrations. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed accumulation of food and trash under the dishwashing equipment as well as behind kitchen cookline. The PIC was shown the areas that need cleaning. 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
6-501.12
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maricopa County Juvenile Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maricopa County Juvenile Center on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maricopa County Juvenile Center?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maricopa County Juvenile Center.
How does Maricopa County Juvenile Center compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Maricopa County Juvenile Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Maricopa County Juvenile Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maricopa County Juvenile Center have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maricopa County Juvenile Center 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 Maricopa County Juvenile Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maricopa County Juvenile Center is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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