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Fat Willy's

B

9937 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12263

Score based on 10 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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1000602023202420252026Aug 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 14, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)82
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 14, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring bread loaves for spoilage. Provided illness policy handout in email. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS #1274.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container of raw pooled eggs stored above a container of ready-to-eat biscuits. All raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination. Egg container was moved below biscuits at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed container of salsa in the walk-in with a prep date of 5/7 (1 day past discard date). All ready-to-eat TCS foods must be date marked and discarded on the 7th day, with the day of preparation being day 1. Salsa was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed spray bottles of oil and bulk container of flour with no labels. Please ensure all containers are labeled with the common name of the contents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed utensils near the grill stored in room temperature water. Observed portion cup and basket used to scoop ketchup and wings. Discussed in-use utensil storage. All utensils must be stored in hot water of 135*F or above, or kept dry and washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. All scoops must have a handle to prevent contamination. Scoops were removed and utensil water was heated at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Dec 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee eating on cook line. Please designate an area for employees to eat.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

Sep 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed black beans enclosed in saran wrap in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 48*f.

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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.

Apr 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed deli slicer stored clean with dried up debris of cheese and tomatoes. According to PIC, slicer had been used, day prior to inspection. Slicer was moved to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken stored in reach-in drawers underneath grill with an internal temperature of 50*F. According to PIC, chicken had been previously thawed under running water prior to moving to reach-in drawers. Discussed importance of maintaining temperatures below 41*F while thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Food was moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill.

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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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed exposed floor on cook line area accumulating grease and oils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas 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.

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed gravy and salsa cooling in small containers with plastic wrap. Please leave uncovered to allow proper air circulation.

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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. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed side of oil fryer with accumulation of grease. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Nov 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 6, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Walk-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 41*F at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jamie Wright

Jun 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspection will occur within 24 hours on 6.6.24.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Jaime Wright

#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 spanish rice, pork ribs, diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cole slaw, sliced turkey in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 43-46*f. According to PIC, foods had been in walk-in cooler since previous day. Walk-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 44*F at time of inspection. Foods will be moved to beer walk-in cooler if repairs cannot be completed within the hour. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Walk-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 44*F at time of inspection. PIC made a service call at time of inspection and technician will arrive within one hour of inspection. Re-inspection of walk-in cooler will be conducted within 24 hours. Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. Observed several containers cooling in walk-in cooler covered with saran wrap. All foods in the process of cooling must be left uncovered until TCS food has reached 41*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Dec 14, 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Andrea Dragone

Aug 16, 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.Food Handler Cards: 30,Signer: Jaime,Number of Employees: 30,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A

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 →