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25 W Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08118

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 69 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Aug 17, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 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 history12 on record

2026

Jun 15, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2025

Sep 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mail.

Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

Feb 26, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed avoiding the reuse of single use containers to store food in order to avoid the migration of deleterious substances and to only use food grade containers for food storage. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM present during 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

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC°

report emailed arco email on file.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please obtain a certified food manager for the food establishment. the certificate displayed has expired and the person not present. list of resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the front service area, cooked chicken at 124-128 deg f . per staff in charge brought out of reach-in cooler for today's service. reheating guidelines REVIEWED. MANAGER reheated chicken pan to 165 degf . corrected.

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Predefined Comment: TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

observed sanitizer concentration exceeding 200 ppm for chlorine. turning dark black on test strip. informed staff, drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established corrected

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

the food service consist of a separate front self service island for cut lettuce and tomatoes, and salsa assorted sauces. noted a plastic pan of diced tomatoes at 51 deg f . recommended to place diced tomatoes in a smaller metal pan to ensure 41 deg f maintained. per manager diced tomatoes are prepared daily. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . corrected,

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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.

Dec 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

stopped by the facility, Retail gas station, per staff on duty, kitchen is not operating today. unable to confirm days and hours of operation for the Mexican food inside the gas station.

Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: B,Embargo Lbs: 2,Signer: Mickey Gill

#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 red and green salsas at salsa bar holding 76*F degrees. PIC was not using time as a control. Cooler was not on. Salsa embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed red salsa cooling in a deep jug at 122*f degrees in left double door reach-in cooler. Staff had just prepared salsa. Discussed cooling in shallow containers to achieve cooling time and temperature range. Corrected with a shallow container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM). No CFPM present at time of inspection. CFPM must be present during hours of operation. 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.Report emailedAward: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Cesar Campana

Aug 17, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent via email • 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.Award: Re-Inspection,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Mickey Gill

Aug 10, 2023Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM was present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all times This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email Inspection conducted with rs# 691Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.This establishment is operating beyond the scope of a Class 2 Eating and Drinking permit and will need to be upgraded to a Class 4 Eating and Drinking permit. Establishment is cooking and cooling various Time Temperature Control for Food Safety Foods (TCS) under a Class 2 Eating and Drinking permit. The facility currently has a Class II ventilation hood and will be required to install a Class I hood to continue cooking these products. Remodel plans will need to be submitted to the Department in order to change the hood system. Please visit: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 for information on plan submittal. • 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.Award: C,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA - TH,Signer: Mickey Gill

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: 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. Observed both hand wash sinks in the establishment to not have hot water. Hot water must be available at all hand wash sinks. Reinspection will be conducted on 8/17/23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested well above 100pm turning the test strip black. Chlorine sanitizer buckets should be maintained between 50-100ppm. Employee corrected the concentration at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed a can of Raid bug spray under the hand wash sink across from the 3- comp sink. Only a certified pest control company is permitted to eliminate pests. Manager discarded Raid can at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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. Establishment had chlorine sanitizer buckets in use at time of inspection but no chlorine test strips available. Please provide chlorine test strips before re-inspection on 8/17/23 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-301.14

Core-4-301.14, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy Establishment is utilizing type 2 hood for grill operations. Grill is not positioned properly under existing hood. Grill needs to be installed and positioned according under a hood with proper and approved design by the department (type 1 hood). 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 →