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6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14133

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 63 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jan 12, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 23, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 23, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager present. Please ensure there is at least one cfpm present during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***1st REPEAT VIOLATION

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Repeat Violation 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the hand sink inaccessible due to a container of tools and miscellaneous items. The hand sink is not working properly, per PIC and is not getting used. The basin was also soiled with debris and is slowly draining. Please correct, as a properly working hand sink is required next to the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the cove bases coming off the walls and damage to the walls throughout the back room areas. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed soiled hand sink basin and floors in the back room. Please clean. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Jun 27, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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. PIC provided inspector with CFPM card that expired in 2/2024. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed microbial growth in the floor drain across from the syrups. Also observed the wall under the 3 compartment sink lifted. Floors in the back room must be cleaned. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 22, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ashley Cameron

Jan 12, 2024Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationB°

Upon re-inspection, not all violations were correctedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**A re-inspection will occur by 1/22A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [14], [4-501.114], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.**Another option to use for sanitizing dishes is to manually pour the sanitizer and dilute it. If you wish to choose this method, please disconnect the tubing. You may also use Clorox bleach, but please purchase chlorine test strips for dish washing to check sanitizer levels when diluting.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ashley Cameron

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed <10ppm quat sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer levels must be between 150-400ppm. Please correct. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed rodent droppings in the back storage room far right corner next to a snap trap. Please clean and remove all droppings to prevent contamination. A pest control operator may be required if there is existence of rodents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Jan 8, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.OF NOTE: A re-inspection will occur by 1/12A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #49 [5-205.12 (A) ], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Inspection was emailed**Please refrain from using any type of pesticide spray even composed of natural ingredients. 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ashley Cameron

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed <10ppm quat sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer levels must be between 150-400ppm. Please correct. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed rodent droppings in the back storage room far right corner next to a snap trap. Please clean and remove all droppings to prevent contamination. A pest control operator may be required if there is existence of rodents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed the mop sink faucet directly connected to the chemical dispenser disinfectant. PIC disconnected the hose. Discussed using a sign to remind staff to disconnect the hose after use. The hose could not be removed at this time. Please remove prior to re-inspection. ***REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Repeat Violation Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Observed an accumulation of frozen condensation drip on top of boxed of packaged hot dogs in the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sinks. Please clean and correct. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed the back room floors heavily soiled. PIC stated it may have been mopped a month ago. Discussed daily cleaning of all areas in the establishment pertaining to food and food preparation to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →