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Guru Palace Cuisine Of India

2048 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12131

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

81
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2025 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 48 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 8, 2026Routine2 coreA°

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors inside premise. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Sep 2, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundation2 coreD°

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

inquired regarding the facility certified food manager. please obtain one certified food manager. list of available 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

in the facility walk-in cooler, observed raw fish pan atop cooked open pans of rte/cooked potatoes. manager relocated raw fish to a designated lower shelf. also, in the food prep. area, noted tubs of raw chicken placed atop lamb, beef. manager removed all raw chicken and relocated to a designated shelf. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

in the service buffet, note pans of ranch dressing, and blue cheese at 55-62 deg f . noted pans placed atop ice, suggested to place pans in a deeper position in ice bath, or utilize a shallower pan for the ranch dressing. manager removed dressing, ice bins refilled, new ranch dressing refilled. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Also at the time of facility inspection, multiple boxes of raw chicken were left on the ware washing three compartment basins. temperatures checked, 52-65 deg f . also, open boxes of lamb left out at 46-54 deg f . per manager delivered today and once marinated, to be placed in the walk-in cooler. discussed the proper cold holding for tcs . suggested to place boxes of chicken in the walk-in cooler upon receiving and bring out for preparations as needed. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . manager relocated chicken and beef boxes back to walk-in cooler. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

observed multiple chemical sprayer bottles filled in the food prep area without an identification label. discussed with manager. all removed and relabeled by manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: observed in the back dry storage area, near the water heater and mop basin, noted a gallon container of insecticides and sprayer. reviewed with manager. please ensure all pest control is conducted by an integrated pest control management company. manager removed and discarded pesticides. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: observed at the dry storage area racks, chemicals such as liquid nail, sealants, and cleaners' sprayer placed on the same shelf as washed food pans and aluminum take-out containers. discussed with manager. manager removed all chemicals. placed all chemicals in a designated area away from food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

observed aluminum and plastic single service take out containers left unwrapped and facing up. discussed with facility manager the proper storage. manager removed and faced down all the takeout containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

May 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure a certified food manager is at the facility during the hours of operations. available resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

at the cookline, food reach-in cooler, observed pans of lam, and cooked chicken and cooked beans at 47-51 deg f . also pans of diced cheese, overfilled, at 53 deg f . informed manager. recommended to use smaller metal pans in the cookline. manager removed excess food. also excess cut cheese removed. please ensure rte tcs is kept at 41 deg f . 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

multiple spray bottles of chemicals filled in the back food prep, without an identification label. informed facility manager. all labeled during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

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

Inspector's notes

at the time of arrival, observed some pans of cooked chicken in the back kitchen left out, deep plastic tubs/pans from 66-99 deg f . inquired about cooling strategies. suggested placing cooling food on flat metal shallow food pans and relocating to facility walk-in cooler . 2 tier cooling reviewed. manager relocated food in flat pans and placed in walk-in cooler. 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

observed in the walk-in cooler, whole water melon, placed inside the cooled vegetarian meals. discussed with manager to ensure melons are kept out of rte food. use of lids and a designated area reviewed. manager removed watermelon. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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

Inspector's notes

some ceiling panels damaged, removed above the manual back room warewashing basin. showed manager. please repair ceiling panels to smooth, easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Feb 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please have a certified food manager for the foodservice. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

in the walk-in cooler, multi pans of cooked/fried chicken without a use bya date. also one of the cooked chicken pans dated 2-5thru 2-12. discussed with manager on duty. per manager food prepared yesterday, but the label was not removed during the pans being washed and refilled. MCESD use by date policy, and guidance document reviewed. manager affixed new discard date stickers to all rte/tcs food pans. 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

observed sanitizer utilized for food contact cleaning , spray bottles filled on site flashing dark green on test strips.(exceeding 500 ppm) discussed the proper mixture for on site multi quat . manager drained and refilled sanitizer. quat at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

observed food ingredient, such as flour, sugar, rice placed in the dry storage floor. reviewed with manager. please placed these ingredient packages on a designated shelf. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

in the food prep. area, some wet wiping cloth left on the food prep counters, food cutting boards. discussed the proper storage for the wet wiping cloth. all removed. chlorine at 50 ppm established in designated sanitizer buckets. corrected. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 9, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°

This establishment not participating in awards, and had _2 Priority, _2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. reviewed inspection report with manager on duty and facility owner via phone. re-inspection scheduled for 10days. 5-19-2024. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Deep-manager on duty

#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 jugs of heavy cream left out on the food cutting boards, as well as near the cookline, when not in use. checked temperatures, 76-84 deg f . reviewed the tcs food requirements with manager on duty. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . manager discarded cream and heavy milk. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 in the walk-in cooler, pans of cooked chicken and lentil based soup dated 4-19. inquired regarding the on site use by date policy. manager removed food. MCESD use by date policy reviewed MCESD use by date guidance document reviewed and emailed to manager. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use*******************observed spray cans of raid placed in the establishment back food prep. room, under the warewashing basins. informed manager to remove. use a of a certified best control company reviewed. discarded by manager. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.115

Priority Foundation-6-501.115, Pf: Prohibiting Animals***************observed live roaches in the establishment. note live roaches in the warewashing area, as well as behind the facility equipments. per facility GM, they have a certified integrated pest control company addressing the issue. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 5-19-2024 :

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation***************observed wet wiping cloth left on the cutting boards, facility has sanitizer buckets. reviewed with manager to ensure the wet wiping cloth stored in a designated sanitizer solution. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces*******************observed kitchen floors and dry storage floors . and the floor drains having accumulations. spoke to facility manager regarding the floors , frequency of cleaning reviewed with manager and owner via phone. manager will ensure staff will clean the floors daily. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

May 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

advisory,facility hours posted, opens daily at 11am. Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 emailed. 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.Signer: Roohi and Sam ,Award: A

2023

Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 emailed. 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: A,Signer: Roohi and Sam

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 →