Emerald Groves Central
B2759 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85213
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14380
Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and wrapping the apples in plastic wrap.
Inspector's notes
Observed mop bucket and brooms blocking access to the hand wash sink and brush and squeegee in the sink in the hand wash sink in the dish pit. PIC moved the mop bucket, brooms, brush, and squeegee out and away from the hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
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Observed a bag of diced chicken with a prepared date of 5/24/26 - past discard date. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the chicken -see embargo form. 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Discussed ensuring that the drainpipe from the grease trap is at least 1" above the floor sink. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents and the Big 6 handout.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Discussed the temperature of the water at the handwashing sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Discussed date marking and emailed handouts. When serving an HSP (Highly Susceptible Population) only pasteurized eggs may be used, except when baking, hard-boiling and fully cooking eggs for a single order (not combined). Pasteurized eggs must also be used for recipes that contain undercooked eggs, such as hollandaise sauce.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed cooling methods. Emailed link to ESD Food Safety Resources and “Can Restaurant Managers Talk with Sick Workers?” handout.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bridget James
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. >>> Observed raw pork sausage links in an open box and on a sheet pan, raw ground beef wrapped in plastic wrap, and a thawed sealed tube of a raw ground protein stored in the same bin and also above raw pork chops and thawing, packaged vegetable lasagna. PIC and cook rearranged the raw proteins according to cooking temperature and placed the vegetable lasagna with other ready-to-eat foods. Reviewed food storage and cross-contamination. PIC made adjustments to the food storage chart. Ready to eat foods should be above and separated from other foods that require cooking such as ground beef (155F final cooking temp). Separating different types of raw animal foods from one another during storage, preparation, holding and display will prevent cross-contamination from one to the other. The required separation is based on a succession of cooking temperatures as specified under § 3-401.11 which are based on pathogen destruction. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Bridget James
2023
Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Bridget James
Sep 21, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.Discussed raw protein storage, which is based on final cooking temperatures. Discussed chemical storage.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.RE-INSPECTION in 24 hours for violation #50.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bridget James
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. >>> Observed cleaning tools and chemicals inside of the handwashing sink in the dish room. Person in charge (PIC) removed the items from the sink to allow for handwashing and notified employee that handwashing sinks must always be accessible. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels. >>> 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage >>> Observed the floor sink under the prep sink with standing water that would not drain. The waste line from the water system slowly drains into the floor sink, causing some water to flow onto the floor. Also observed standing water in the floor sink for the ice machine drain line. According to PIC, the floor sink stopped draining the morning of the inspection and a plumber is in-route. A bucket has been placed under the drain line to prevent water from pooling on the floor. The rinse compartment of the 3-compartment sink will be cleaned and sanitized for any food prep, temporarily. Discussed the requirement to close the kitchen if an active backup happens and waste water begins to flow out of the floor sink and onto the floor. Improper disposal of waste provides a potential for contamination of food, utensils, and equipment and, therefore, may cause serious illness or disease outbreaks. RE-INSPECTION 24 HOURS Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Sep 21, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, violation #50 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed at time of inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Bridget James
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 →