Ventana Winds

12322 N 113th Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Ventana Winds stretching back to 2024. Ventana Winds was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Ventana Winds' latest score is in line with the Youngtown average of 98. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
95
Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(C)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
2-301.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(C)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed a chlorine dishwasher with 0ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse. There were dishes being washed at time of inspection. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. PIC made several attempts to prime the dishwasher, each time, there was 0ppm of chlorine after final rinse. PIC called for service at time of inspection. Advised PIC to use the 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. The quat dispenser at the 3 compartment sink was dispensing proper quat concentration between 200-400ppm using inspectors test strips
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No proof of a certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a dirty ice scoop holder. PIC took it to dish room for it to be properly cleaned. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency
4-602.11(E)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged fish being thawed in walk-in cooler and packets weren't open prior thawing. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. PIC advised staff to take the fish out the packages while thawing
3-501.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on fans, condenser fans on ice machines, vent above the slicer. Also observed debris build up behind equipment. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency. Dust build up on vent can lead to potential cross contamination from dust falling into food
6-501.12
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ventana Winds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ventana Winds on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ventana Winds?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ventana Winds.

How does Ventana Winds compare to other restaurants in Youngtown?

Ventana Winds most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Youngtown average of 98.

Has Ventana Winds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ventana Winds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ventana Winds 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 Ventana Winds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ventana Winds is inspected around six times per year on average.