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Meet Rene Chavez—a proud Arizona native!
A summary of the Feb 12 – March 9 food inspections by Pinal County Environmental Health Services.
Restaurant inspections
Born in Chandler and raised in Queen Creek, Rene has proudly called Maricopa home for 15+ years. In October 2025, he opened his State Farm Agency in the Wells Shopping Center to serve the community he loves. Backed by his wife Melissa, their five children, and two grandchildren, Rene brings over 25 years of financial services and insurance experience to a family- focused agency dedicated to protecting what matters most. Stop by and meet the team!
Voted #1 Chicago Pizzeria in 2025
EXCELLENT
• A+ Charter Schools • Aliberto’s • Bahama Bucks • Brooklyn Boys Pizzeria and Restaurant • No certified food protection manager certificate was observed. • Butterfield Elementary School • Carniceria Sonora • Central Arizona College • Children’s Learning Adventure Childcare Centers • Circle K (John Wayne Parkway & Bowlin Road) • Culver’s • Dairy Queen • Residue and grease were observed around fryer and grill. Person in charge cleaned the surfaces during inspection. • Desert Sunrise High School concessions • Desert Wind Middle School • Dutch Bros • Residue buildup was observed inside ice machine above ice level. Person in charge said it will be cleaned in a way that does not contaminate the ice. • Good Donuts • Helen’s Kitchen • Heritage Maricopa Charter School kitchen • Honeycutt Coffee
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Rene Chavez State Farm Agency Rene Chavez, Agent 41620 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy, Suite 105 MaricopaPinalInsurance.com Business/text: 520-413-0925; Cell: 480-495-4008 Hablamos Espanol
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21423 N. John Wayne Parkway #102 (520) 568-7700
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• International Food Creations • Maricopa Elementary School • Maricopa High School • Maricopa Shell Food Mart • Nektar Juice Bar • Pizza Hut • Rob’s Convenience • Santa Cruz Elementary School • The Slab Premium Meats
E Jaydon Edmonson Jesus Estrada F Samuel Ferguson Toma Fitzgerald Aiden Fulcher GRADUATION GUIDE COMING MAY 2026 G Amiah Griffin H Natalie Haley Sanaa Harris Jesse Hook M Matthew Marzullo Brandon Millar Juelz Morales David Jr. Murphy O Aubree O’Gara Manuel Ordaz P Johne’a Price S Oscar San Juan Carlos Sanchez Romel Sanchez Kiana Stephens T Conor Torres V Zariah Vasquez W Alexander Wheeler Abigail Whiting Patricia Wolford A+ Charter SCHOOL
The Maricopa Campus is proud to be Cognia Accredited (520) 568-7800 18700 N. Porter Rd
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Tuition-Free We are a free public charter school that o ers full day kindergarten. Leading Edge Academy will develop lifelong learners who lead with character and achieve academic excellence by educating the whole child and fostering community and parental partnerships. Character-Based We believe character leads to success and encourage students to embrace the ‘6 Pillars of Character’ both academically and personally.
Over 500 Homes Sold in 5 years
CLASS OF 2024
• Sunrise Preschool • Vero Chicago Pizza • Wetzel’s Pretzels • Water and Ice • Yummy Noodles
Grades K-8
B Andrew Ball
Dayv Morgan ABR, CDPE, CSSPE OWNER, REALTOR ®
David Bandin April Bautista Benjamin Behrens Kiara Bezada Charlie Breunig
Mikaela Britt Zeke Buboltz
Q Ethgar Quintero Demetry Quiruz R Derek Ramirez Faith Regan Alexander Rickert Ashley Robles Joselyn Rosales Ana Ruiz
C Jonathan Cardenas Isabella Castillo D Gabriel Dienstmann Isabella Dolson Natalyia Dominguez
Nicholas Horvath Kevin Howard II
Y Graysen Yetter
L Nia Lewis
Aubry Looper Anthony Luna
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• Sticky flytraps observed above or near food preparation areas. Person in charge removed and relocated the traps during inspection to prevent contamination.
What do the ratings mean?
EXCELLENT: All priority standards are observed as compliant. SATISFACTORY: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. All priority standards are corrected at the time of inspection. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: One or more priority standards is out of compliance. At least one violation is not corrected at the time of inspection. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given. UNACCEPTABLE: One or more violations observed are an “imminent health hazard.” Hazards include the misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak and unsanitary conditions that may endanger public health. Hazards can stem from fires, floods, electrical or water problems, and sewage backup. When violations are corrected to the satisfaction of the department during a follow-up inspection, a satisfactory rating will be given.
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Maricopa resident since 2006
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