Desert Sands Golf Course
B1922 S 74th St, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03724
Score based on 5 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
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 priority4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using time as a control for butter and max time for date marking products.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate not available at time of inspection. Please obtain 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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee bare hand hot dog bread after removing from grill. All ready to eat foods must be handled with gloves or utensil as a barrier to prevent contamination.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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 cups of gravy cooling in reach-in cooler enclosed in saran wrap. Please keep all foods that are in the process of cooling uncovered.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed single service containers stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Please keep all single service containers from floor to prevent contamination.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
Observed dirty dishes being stored in mop sink. Please keep dirty dishes in warewashing area to prevent plumbing issues.
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4-301.13 - Core: Drainboards
2025
May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about consumer advisory, foods on golf carts, and ice machine in the back room.
Mar 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**CFM has expired in 2013. Please have a CFPM present during all hours of operation.**Outdoor grills must be removed if not used and approved by MCESDOn 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.Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ryan Kygar
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-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed beef barley from 3/16 in the reach in refrigerator near the register. PIC discarded the item. Discussed 7 day date marking with staff. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 9, 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.Inspection was emailedThe 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.Signer: Ryan Kygar,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A
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 →