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East Valley Academy

A+Cutting Edge

855 W 8th Ave, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02095

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2025

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed final hot water sanitizing temperatures at the high temp dishwasher of 145*F, 144*F and 144*F after running 3 times. Per establishment's logs, the machine was observed sanitizing at 181*F this morning. Observed a irreversible registering thermometer still in bubble packaging, un-opened. PIC stated the temperature dials on the dishwasher were recorded for sanitizing temperatures. Discussed that a temperature measuring device within the machine is required to be used to determine sanitizing temps of the dishes. Discussed the dials show the temperature at the manifold and may not accurately reflect dish sanitizing temperatures. Observed a metal pan on the ground near the middle of the machine on the east side with a stead stream of water from the dish machine overflowing onto the ground. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized in the 3 comp sink at time of inspection. PIC placed a work order on the dishwasher and stated all dishes would be manually washed, rinse and sanitized until the repairs are completed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the ice machine drain line in the 'a la carte' room stored below the flood rim of the floor sink. Drain lines must maintain a 1 inch air gap above the flood rim of the floor sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC stated the line would be trimmed or secured higher prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+

See INSP-114545-2024 for Responsible Party Signature.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.

Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Laura Brown,Food Manager Licenses: 6

2023

Aug 29, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Requesr-Form-181Food Manager Licenses: 6,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Arcelia Ochoa

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 →