Inspection Report

Business Name
Space Age Lodge
Business Address
401 E PIMA ST GILA BEND AZ 85337
Permit Number
FD-00926
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
8/25/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed significant gap at the bottom of the back door of the kitchen. The establishment shall close any gaps to the outside to prevent the attraction and harborage of pests. In addition, observed multiple rodent droppings inside the storage compartments behind the bar. The establishment shall clean up rodent droppings and dead insects to prevent attraction of pests. No live pests were observed at the time of inspection and the establishment has regular pest control treatments conducted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Observed multiple sections of floor/wall junctures with missing cove base. Sections include near back door by the 3-compartment sink and in both the interior & exterior of the walk-in refrigerator. The establishment shall install cove base where missing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed the interior walls of the walk-in refrigerator with significant rust and corrosion. The establishment shall repair the walls of the walk-in refrigerator in a manner that provides a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent any potential contamination to food being stored inside the refrigerator. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
The kitchen manager is making progress on cleaning throughout the kitchen. He has also scheduled to take a Food Protection Manager course next week. Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) Repairing any toilets/urinals in the men's & women's restroom 2) Maintaining all food at least 6 inches off the ground in the walk-in cooler & freezer 3) Illness reporting requirements

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.