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425 S Crismon Rd, Mesa 85208

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-08697

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 1, 2023 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 25, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Please defrost freezer to remove ice and keep free of ice buildup prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2025

Jul 17, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed all cleaning chemicals stored above beverages in dry storage area. PIC was instructed to re-arrange items to prevent contamination. All chemicals must be stored below food at all times to prevent contamination.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Jan 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several bags of ice stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler. Please store all foods at least 6 inches from floor to prevent contamination.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2024

Jun 25, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed soda nozzles with organic debris accumulated. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. PIC, removed to clean and sanitize at time of 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed dead cockroach in back of establishment. Please remove dead insects to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection..Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.OF NOTE: Establishment is currently under construction for remodel. All open food operations have been on pause until further notice. The establishment will need to submit for a remodel to the Department with-in 5 days via the following link: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307.Emailed 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,- Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)- Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)- 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-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH (legal),Signer: Leslie Watson

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

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed several packaged products full of dust debris from construction/remodel at store. Store is remaining open during all hours of construction and instructed PIC to dust all pre-packaged foods before selling to customers. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 1, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Randy Taylor

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels by the hand sink located by the soda dispensers and E&D areas. Inspector placed a roll of paper towels at the sink. Hand sinks must be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed mold on a lemon and apple and fruit flies surrounding the items. Employee voluntarily discarded the fruits. Food items for sale must appear safe and honestly presented. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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 one container of hot dogs with no date mark, and another container with a date mark of 8/22-8/30. PIC stated the label was incorrect, as those hot dogs had been placed into the container yesterday. PIC removed the old label and created a new one. TCS food items must labeled accordingly at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed two spray bottles of quat solution that tested over 500ppm. Inspector diluted the sanitizer to 150ppm. Approved levels must range between 150-400ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →