PlateScore

Apache Wells Country Club

A+Cutting Edge

5601 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15081

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.No violations noted at time of inspection. Surveyed downstairs cart area.

Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory Inspection

2025

Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed cooling methods with staff and educated on the importance of using the walk-in for cooling whenever possible.

Aug 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of yellow organic matter on the back scaffolding of the ice machine. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 25, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Dec 12, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Walk-in fridge tahini sauce found with date 11/17 had blue organic growth on top of product, whole produce tomatillos found with black and white organic growth, clam chowder dated 11/29 had a noticeable strong rotting odor coming from container. Discarded. Food served to public must be free of contamination, good smelling and safe to eat.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Walk-in fridge items found without a date mark, ground beef cooked, tomato basil soup, hot dogs all from yestarday. Items dated. Please date items day of 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. Addl Notes: Today's date 12/12. Following food items both Ready to eat and TCS found past the 7 day maximum date mark to control for listeria monocytogenes. Green salsa 11/20, clam chowder 11/29, walnut dressing w/ condensed milk 12/4, diced chicken 12/4, tahini 11/17, turmeric rice 12/4, tortellini 12/4, quinoa 12/3. All items discarded.

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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.

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed front bar hand sink obstructed by a red sanitation bucket, observed rear hand sink obstructed by a bar dump strainer. Hand wash sinks are to be used for hand washing only, maintained free and clear. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled onion on grill top with no heat source at 109*f degrees. Chef stated onions had been cooked 20 minutes prior. Item reheated back up a 165*f degrees and placed in working hot well. Please maintain above 135*f degrees.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Apr 1, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedReview Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Jay L ,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source..........Observed refried beans sitting out on kitchen shelf above grill with a top layer of organic matter and noticeable odor. Chef stated beans had most likely been out since the previous day. Discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

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. Upon entering walk-in, observed raw eggs over English muffins, raw chicken over cooked spinach, raw lamb over cooked beef, and raw chicken over mayo. All items switch to reflect proper order at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 30, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Please acquire by next routine.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Kurt Schiffer

#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 bar dishwasher in use with 0-ppm of chlorine sanitizer, could not be adjusted at time of inspection. Manager agreed to use kitchen dishwasher until fixed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed Kitchen closed, but bar open at time of inspection • 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Jay Larscheid

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use sanitization bucket in bar had a chlorine concentration of over 100ppm. Chlorine chemical concentration must be maintained between 50-100ppm. Bartender corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →