American Legion
A505 W 2nd Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01666
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed consumer advisory for menu with person in charge at time of inspection. Provided guidance document at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. 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
2025
Nov 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm available quat sanitizer in the three compartments sink in the bar area with dishes in sanitizing compartment. Manager prepared fresh sanitizer and adjusted to within specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot dogs with a date of 8/31/2025 in reach in cold unit. Manager informed they were removed from freezer >48 hours prior and dated with placed in reach in unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Jun 13, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jun 5, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and re-inspection for hand sink June 13 2025
Inspector's notes
Hand sink for back bar hot water not available. Repair hand sink to provide both hot and cold water. Will re-inspect. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two cartons of eggs stored over bag of shredded cheese in the reach in cold unit. PIC removed eggs from top shelf and placed on bottom shelf of cold unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2024
Nov 13, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed some frozen burger patties stacked up directly on the shelf in the tall two door freezer in the kitchen area. Food should be stored in such a manner to minimize potential contamination from equipment. The patties on the bottom of the stack were embargoed and the other patties were placed in a container at the time of inspection. Observed drinking ice directly in contact with the cold plate and hoses for the soda dispenser at the bar. The cold plate is not easily cleanable, so the drinking ice should not be in direct contact with the cold plate. Suggest using a perforated pan in the bin to handle the drinking ice and keep it separate from the cold plate. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.11 - Priority: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils and Linens. 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.
Inspector's notes
The establishment's menu contains eggs cooked any style to order. A consumer advisory must be placed on the menu if eggs can be served under-cooked. Provided information on writing a consumer advisory and provided a consumer advisory to use at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Jul 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report inspected with #1508
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken, rice, beans and shredded lettuce and tomatoes being served in the bar area. Employee in bar informed inspector that the food items were prepared outside of the permitted establishment. Food items were removed from bar area and taken off todays' menu and to be removed from the premises. Embargo prepared. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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.
2023
Dec 11, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Establishment is leasing out a kitchen in their establishment. The leased establishment is not operating today, Inspector provided plan review information to bar manager by phone for applying for their own permit.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.printed reportThis establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo form preparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Mitchell Leonard6
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. Observed several cardboard crates of raw shelled eggs being stored directly above salsa in reach in cold unit. PIC placed eggs on bottom shelf of reach in unit during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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-Safety Operator-Resources. Observed cooked meat balls in reach in with a preparation date of 11/15/2023 and cooked wings with a preparation date of 11/29/203. This food items exceed the seven days of date of discard. PIC discarded during inspection. Embargo form was prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use- Observed a container of inscect spray stored by mop sink in bar area. PIC discarded. Pest control must only be performed by a licensed pest control applicator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Large amount of debris on the surface of the hood above grill. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →