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Philly Steak & Wings

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1450 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15139

Score based on 7 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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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 25, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 7, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 21, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 21, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above areas in the kitchen where food is prepped and served. Replace ceiling tiles with smooth and cleanable vinyl tiles or flip existing tile and paint with semi-gloss/gloss paint prior to the next routine inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Fourth repeat violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Jun 24, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooler by the boba station holding TCS items from 48-50*F. Items included milk, half and half, cut tomatoes, and whip cream. All foods had been in the unit longer than 4 hours and were embargoed.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of cooked macaroni pasta with the date mark 6/14 - 6/25. Manager confirmed that macaroni was made on 6/14, 10 days ago. Ready to Eat (RTE), Time/Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are required to only be held for 7 days only. Macaroni was embargoed. Instructed manager to ensure RTE, TCS foods are only held for 7 days.

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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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Third Repeat Violation Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above the recently extended kitchen area where foods and prepped and served. Replace ceiling tiles with smooth and cleanable vinyl tiles or flip existing tile and paint with semi-gloss/gloss paint prior to the next routine inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Jan 27, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed soda machine RPZ to be heavily corroded with a stead, but moderate, leak. Advised PIC to obtain backflow certificates or have the unit repaired/replaced to ensure it is functioning as intended.Advised PIC to relocated panini grill under the hood vent if nonstick spray is to be regularly added. Equipment that regularly creates aerosolized grease or smoke should be fully contained under the hood vent.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping clothes stored in 25ppm chlorine sanitizer on the cart near the back door. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above the recently extended kitchen area where foods and prepped and served. Replace ceiling tiles with smooth and cleanable vinyl tiles or flip existing tile and paint with semi-gloss/gloss paint prior to the next routine inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2024

Sep 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above the recently extended kitchen area where foods and prepped and served. Replace ceiling tiles with smooth and cleanable vinyl tiles or flip existing tile and paint with semi-gloss/gloss paint prior to the next routine inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Establishment has extended their kitchen space into space that was previously dining areas. Establishment has only one hand sink that is more than 25 feet from some areas in the kitchen. Advised PIC to add an additional hand sink between the ice machine and soda fountain. Advised PIC that a hand sink will be required if hand washing violations are observed that would support the addition of an additional hand sink. Advised PIC to replace the acoustic ceiling tiles with vinyl or equivalent to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to the next routine inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Vanthary Chung

2023

Sep 7, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Vanthary Chung

Aug 25, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A re-inspection will take place on 9/1/2023 to ensure priority foundation violation #31 has been corrected. Advised PIC to purchase a stand-up reach-in cooler to increase cooling capacity for TCS foods that cannot with easily cooled in the freezer (i.e. sliced lettuce and tomatoes). A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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-Requesr-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Vanthary Chung

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ------ Observed a cracked cleanout cover and missing cleanout wall cover below the hand sink. Observed a faint sewer gas smell. Advised PIC to replaced covers to help eliminate pest entry and gas odors from entering prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#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. ------ In the prep cooler and low reach in cooler across from the cash register, observed an ambient air temperature of 48*F and 46*F, respectively, when measured with a min/max thermometer. Inside the coolers, observed TCS foods with internal temperatures ranging from 45-52*F when measured with a probe thermometer, including: tzaziki sauce, housemade ranch, opened milk, boba pearls, and cheese sauce. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS foods are to be maintained at 41°F or less. PIC stated the foods had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours and were moved to other units and the freezer to rapidly cool. Advised PIC to store foods in other units until the coolers are repaired. 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. ------ In the prep cooler and low reach in cooler across from the cash register, observed an ambient air temperature of 48*F and 46*F, respectively, when measured with a min/max thermometer. Inside the coolers, observed TCS foods with internal temperatures ranging from 45-52*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Discussed coolers should be capable of maintaining TCS foods at 41*F or below. Advised PIC to purchase an additional stand up reach in cooler to assist in cooling capacity. 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 →