Yogi's Grill
B°2043 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12227
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of raw tuna stored above ready-to-eat krab salad mix in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. All raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination. Tuna was moved below krab at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken thighs cooling in the walk-in stacked high in pans with lids covering the pans. All cooling must be done in shallow pans with food in a thin layer to facilitate cooling as quickly as possible. Do not cover food with lids until it is fully cooled to 41*F. Chicken was transferred to additional pans and lids were removed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Nov 21, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in walk-in cooler. Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Sep 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee with certified food protection manager was not present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed several employee food and personal items stored throughout kitchen. Please designate an area for personal items to be stored to prevent contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handling raw salmon and proceed to handle ready to eat foods without first washing hands. Employee was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands and did so at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed steamed vegetables in walk-in cooler enclosed with lid in plastic container more than 4 inches high with an internal temperature of 53*F. Discussed approved cooling methods with PIC.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.
May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed steamed veggies cooling in plastic containers covered with lid. PIC was instructed to uncover to allow good air flow for proper cooling.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw tuna in ROP bag thawing in walk-in cooler. Discussed importance of reading package instructions and remove from package when thawing. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Oct 10, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tempura vegetables (pumpkin) cooling at room temperature with an internal temperature of 120*f. Also observed tempura vegetables cooling in make table with an internal temperature of 53*F. Discussed importance of approved cooling methods in equipment designed for cooling. ** repeat violation**
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna thawing in ROP bag at room temperature.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection.
May 15, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 2 Core Violations on this inspection.report emailedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel Ro
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 lettuce mix 48*F and steamed veggies 70*F cooling in plastic containers tightly wrapped in saran wrap and a lid in walk-in cooler. Discussed importance of approved cooling methods to ensure TCS foods reach temperature. Also observed cooked chicken thighs enclosed in metal container with an internal temperature of 106*F stored next to stove top. According to PIC, chicken had been previously cooked in the oven within 45 minutes prior to inspection. PIC stated cooling process requires chicken to be cooled in freezer prior to putting into walk-in cooler. PIC removed lids, and placed product in freezer to rapidly chill. **REPEAT** Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed entire shipment of frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature for a total of 2 hours according to PIC. Internal temperature of raw chicken was below 41*F at time of inspection. Discussed approved methods for proper thawing of TCS foods. All boxes were moved back into walk-in cooler. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nino Belleza
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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 employee touch leafy greens with bare hands. According to PIC, leafy greens are used for salads and does not require a cook step. Leafy greens were discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 lettuce mix and steamed veggies cooling in plastic containers tightly wrapped in saran wrap and a lid. Discussed importance of approved cooling methods to ensure TCS foods reach temperature. PIC removed lids, and placed product in freezer to rapidly chill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed reduced oxygen packaging of ROP salmon and tuna fish still sealed in packaging thawing in the walk-in cooler. Discussed importance of completely removing fish from packaging. :
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dual check valve installed at tea station, parasite destruction letters, fly strips locations and air balance in facility with proper air flow at hood system. Confirmed email with manager.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Roi Seo
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 employee putting dirty dishes in the front hand sink. Employee removed and put into dishpit. Ensure that hand sink stays open and accessible for hand washing at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---Observed reduced oxygen packaging of ROP fish still sealed in packaging and in the walkin, thawing had completed days ago. Talked to manager about introducing oxygen into packaging, with cutting the corners of the packaging. Ensure ROP fish has oxygen introduced while under refrigeration to avoid botulism and other contaminants. 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 →