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Skateland

7 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05670

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 12, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Mar 11, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Mar 11, 2026Routine3 coreA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the nacho cheese dispenser with a build-up of dried nacho cheese inside. The dispenser should be cleaned to sight and touch regularly. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed two leaks under the 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to 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

2025

Nov 18, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking requirements for TCS foods with PIC.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

NO CFPM onsite at the 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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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels observed in the warewashing area. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a buildup of organic debris on the underside of the ice production area of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC stated the ice machine would be washed, rinsed and sanitized ASAP. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed the cotton candy machine stored atop a painted MDF board plank with a rough texture that has trapped food debris from the cotton candy production. Advised PIC to replace with a smooth cutting board, metal or other durable surface prior to the next routine inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Sep 18, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The manager emailed a picture of their Quat test strips.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager present.

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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 Predefined Comment: 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.

Aug 26, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining hand contact surfaces in the cafe area clean. TCS foods were observed at the proper temperature. Discussed obtaining a cooler for cheese, sauce, and pepperoni that were held on an ice back. Cotton candy and shaved ice machines must be stored in a clean area that has been approved by this department. The setup of the cotton candy machine in the dining area must be approved by this department before it can be installed. Emailed FDA Form 1-B with this inspection report.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager present.

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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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Food employee observed entereing the cafe area and washing her hands for less than 10 seconds.

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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

A bottle of dish soap was sitting on the ice machine.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

The establishment is using quat sanitizer but does not have Quat test strips.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/4/25.

Mar 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

See Notice of Inspection Rights for Responsible Party Signature.

Mar 6, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority

See INSP-047930-2025 for Responsible Party Signature.

#5 — Inability to Wash Hands (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have a working hand sink in food areas or in the back warewashing area. Observed an employee with gloves hands scooping ice cream into disposable containers upon the start of the inspection. Observed the cook line hand sink drain disconnected. Advised PIC hand sinks must be operational to accommodate proper handwashing and waste disposal. Current setups do not meet minimum requirements for operation. A re-inspection will be conducted upon providing an approved hand sink setup. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

2024

Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted. Additional items for correction will be addressed under RM-11094 and were not assessed as part of this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a buildup of an organic black and pink substance on the retaining wall below the ice production area of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean area prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Nov 26, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended2 priority
#1 — Sewage Back-up (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed standing sewage on the sunken floor sink in the back room with the 3 comp sink and ice machine. Per PIC, the drain has collapsed and is awaiting review from their insurance claim. PIC stated the establishment is currently under remodel (see RM-11094) and work on the remodel was halted upon in-ground sewage pipes began collapsing when being scoped. PIC stated the drain services the back hand sink, ice machine, and mop sink. A different drain line services the food production area (where plumbing lines have been trenched, covered with plywood and are non-functioning). PIC stated the 3 comp sink is on working drain line. PIC stated the standing water is periodically wet-vacuumed and dumped outside behind the establishment. Observed a manual non-plumbed hand sink in use in the food production with a bucket in use to collect wastewater. PIC stated this water is also disposed of in the area behind the establishment. Discussed that conveying sewage is an imminent health hazard. Establishment observed in operation at the time of inspection. Observed an employee wash hands at the temporary hand sink, scoop ice, then pour a 2 liter bottle into a pitcher for immediate service to customers. Establishment is currently serving their full menu. Discussed that the establishment does not meet the minimum requirements for operation and cannot remain open with sewage backup or stuck drains. A re-inspection will be conducted upon repairing the drain line so that all plumbing fixtures can function normally. Provided PIC with cleanup procedure for vomit and fecal events. Ensure all flooring is properly cleaned and disinfected prior to re-inspection. Advised PIC to disinfect outdoors areas used to dispose of graywater/sewage using a powdered disinfectant such as granular lime. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

#5 — Inability to Wash Hands (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have a working hand sink in food areas. Observed the back hand sink between the mop sink and 3 comp sink placed out-of-order due to a non-functioning drain line. Observed the cook line hand sink fully removed and replaced with a temporary foot-pump driven hand sink in use while plumbing is being trenched. Advised PIC hand sinks must be operational to accommodate proper handwashing and waste disposal. Current setups do not meet minimum requirements for operation. A re-inspection will be conducted upon providing an approved hand sink setup. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

Apr 19, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 2,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Randy Vaughn

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ------ Observed the 3 comp drain line stored at the level of the graded floor sink. Advised PIC to suspend drain line 1 inch above the floor rim of the floor sink prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed ----- Missing cove base observed in the warewashing room. Provide new rubber base and repair existing rubber base prior to the next routine inspection. All floor/wall junctures must be provided with a 3/8th inch minimum cove base for cleaning and maintenance. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed water damage by the water heater and acoustic tiles in use in multiple areas. Repair wall to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to the next routine inspection. Replace acoustic tiles with vinyl or similar or flip and paint with gloss/semi-gloss paint to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Randy Vaughn,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A

Dec 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Phone call with area manager regarding upcoming remodel application process, timeline etc. No County legal action will result from this 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 →