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Alta Mesa Country Club

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1460 N Alta Mesa Dr, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01609

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager during time of visit. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Apr 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed installation of a 1:1 dishwasher with the manager. Discussed plans for outdoor cooking and applying for a variance.

Apr 7, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed having a written procedure for non-continuous cooking for salmon that is seared and cooled. Included guidance for non-continuous cooking.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed commercially vacuum packaged salmon thawing on speed rack in walk-in refrigerator still in packaging. Packaging had instructions to fully remove fish from packaging prior to thawing. Discussed removing fish from packaging with management to avoid anaerobic environments that could introduce potential risk to food. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Dec 5, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Dishwasher handles dirty dishes and contacted clean dishes from clean side to re stock. Kitchen employee returned from restroom and donned gloves for food service without washing hands **Violation** Hands are required to be washed when returning from bathroom. Both employees washed hands correctly.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

todays date 12/5, Upon entering walk-in fridge three containers of pizza sauce 11/19, one container queso 11/4, Para cooked grilled chicken 11/25, all items discarded. 7 day hold time for applicable foods discussed with kitchen manager on duty.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Walk-in fridge ROP packaged salmon thawing. Discussed removing fish from ROP before thawing. Fish removed and panned at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: B,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marc Woodward

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed Red bell peppers in walk-in with visible grey organic matter on outside, kitchen manager discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedAward: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tatum Muro

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Scott Mattiella

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage room by the water heater. The person in charge provided an invoice to the inspector showing the last date of service for pest control was on 9/19. Discussed cleaning droppings and other sources of contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →