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Linda's Hoosier Cafe

5050 E University Dr, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11272

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)64
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Mar 17, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

report emailed. Facility manager email added to Tyler pc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure the food facility has one current certified food manager. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed cooked diced sausage pans placed atop the reach-in cooler. temperature indicating 62 deg f . discussed with manager. suggested to keep tcs food in the walk-in cooler or in a ice bath. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f. manager removed sausage pan. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

proper use by date strategies reviewed. please ensure tcs food prepared on site and kept in a walk-in cooler, such as cooked ground pork, cooked sausage patties, portioned ham, and pans of meat loaf are provided with a use by date. MCESD use by date guidance stickers reviewed. manager provided discard date for all rte/tcs food pans. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

checked sanitizer solution buckets . noted flashing black, exceeding 200 ppm. manager showed staff. proper sanitizer, chlorine dilution reviewed. staff refilled sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

2025

Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2024

Dec 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Linda Jehl

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Linda Jehl

Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Linda Jehl

Aug 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible 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 →