Panaderia La Central
725 N CENTRAL AVE, AVONDALE, AZ, 85323
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Not Participating
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (4)
- 10Corrected on site
Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed staff dump ice in hand wash sink closest to cook line. Discussed proper use of hand wash sink and alternative sink to use for dumping ice. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
FD-31553
- 16
Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Also observed buildup on lid of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-31553
- 15Repeat
Food Separated and Protected
Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Addl Notes: Observed cases of shelled, raw eggs stored above containers of pastry topping on wire rack in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage for ready-to-eat and raw food items. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-26130
- 56Repeat
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Repeat Violation 6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting Addl Notes: Observed light in walk-in cooler not working. Repair light so that it produces light intensity of at least 10 foot candles. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
FD-26130
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.