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East Valley Institute Of Technology

1601 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04017

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 16, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 22, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facilities inspection. Main kitchen not currently in use for summer. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 29, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shrimp thawing above RTE chicken. Observed raw chicken above cartons of pasteurized eggs. Observed raw ground pork and raw diced bacon stored above washed produce, cheddar and clarified butter. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed sheet pans being washed in the manual high temp dishwasher with final rinse temperatures observed with a min/max thermometer at 120*F, 117*F and 116*F after running multiple times. 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 devie to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PIC placed a work order on the dishwasher at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual 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.

2025

Oct 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Piercing blade of can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Manager placed in dishwashing area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed floor drain for dishwasher overflowing on to floor area behind booster pumps in room by high temperature dishwasher. Facility manager shut off water leading to water softener and drain slowly drained. Plumber rerouted water softener hose to main drain line and cleared line so that water freely flows from water softener main drain line. Drain behind boosters is now draining. Floor area will be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two culinary students washing hands to prepare food by lathering hands directly under running water. Inspector informed students to properly lather hands for at least 20 seconds outside of running water prior to rinsing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority foundation3-401.14

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken with grill marks that culinary instructor informed was not initially cooked to temperature and grill marks were placed on chicken and chicken was placed in walk in the day prior. He then informed once the chicken was removed from walk in it would then be cooked to temperature following day. Establishment does not have a written procedure for non-continuous cooking. Culinary instructor prepared procedure and reviewed with inspector during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

Apr 21, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Large amount of debris under counters in food preparation areas in the cold room. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 22, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Chef removed and placed in dishwashing area. 2nd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Oct 16, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Chef removed and placed in dishwashing area during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

printed reportThe 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, 1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo form peparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Curtis Ruhl

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.-Observed real butter that says on box keep refrigerated cold holding at internal temperature of 62 deg F. Chef informed the butter had been in cold unit since the night prior and discarded. All TCS food items held cold must maintain <41 deg F at all times. Embargo form prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.-One of the glass door reach in units holding temperature at 58.8 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items cold holding in unit was redirected to alternate units or discarded. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in unit. Facility director will call for repair. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment- Observed the door gasket for the walk in unit is in disrepair. Replace gasket. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Curtis Ruhl

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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 reportPrepared embargo formThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo form was filled outNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 2.0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Curtis Ruhl,Review Notes: QA - TH

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed real butter that must be kept refrigerated cold holding at internal temperature of 50 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. The butter had been in unit since night prior and discarded. All TCS food items held cold must be held at <41 deg F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. One of the reach in units holding temperature at 48.4 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items holding in unit was discarded. Currently there is no TCS food items in unit. Facility manager will call repair technician. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 3, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Discussed temperature requirements for high temperature dishwasherThe 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Manager requested a printed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Curtis Ruhl

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 →