Lenny's Burger
B°1245 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15653
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 5, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Reviewed where to wash policies with PIC. Connectivity issues with county Cellphone as personal hotspot problem was later resolved.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed unlabeled spray bottle at time of inspection. Per PIC, the container had degreaser inside. PIC put a proper label at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
2025
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the unisex restroom hand washing station, metering faucet runs 7seconds when applied . discussed with the facility manager. please adjust to run minimum 15 seconds Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-202.12 (B-D) - Core: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of sliced deli cheese, white cheddar, soft cheddar, sliced tomatoes, Swiss /American cheese at 50-54 deg f . spoke to kitchen manager. pans were overfilled. suggested to keep cooler lids closed and keep excess food in the walk-in cooler food pans till needed. manager removed excess food. 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
the food establishment prepares Chill. and garlic mayo. inquired about the preparation dates, please ensure rte/tcs food is provided with a use by date stickers. manager provided training for kitchen staff. all use by date stickers prepared during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Jan 27, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
report emailed to manager prefered email. manager was not present at the time of inspection. spoke to manager via phone. resources regarding a certified food manager at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with staff on duty.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure one of the staff at the premises is a certified food manager. spoke to facility manager, not present, via phone. manager emailed a photo of the certificate. certified food manager resources available on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
observed pan of chili dated 1-16 in the walk-in cooler. discussed with manager via phone. mcesd use by date requirements for the on site prepared rte/tcs. please ensure from preparation date , rte/tcs is marked to be discarded within 6 days. manager will provide additional training for the staff.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed chlorine sanitizer in use, checked concentration, flashing on test strip, exceeding 200 ppm. discussed with staff on site and manager. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected
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Predefined Comment: Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2024
Jul 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
upon reinspection violations corrected. suspension lifted. report emailed to manager.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Jul 3, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
Jul 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the facility walk-in cooler, noted hot dogs, ranch dressing, milk shakes/creamers at 52-54 deg f . infored manager on duty. also spoke to facility owner via phone. discarded. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . see embargo
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed the facility walk-in cooler at 53 deg f . spoke to manager on duty. manager called the facility owner. manager placed a service call. please ensure the walk-in cooler can maintain 41 deg f . spoke to pic.
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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Jan 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had _ 1Priority,0 _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*****************please provide one certified food manager certificate. per manager, currently signed up for the CFSM class. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. facility manager emails added to AMO. 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,Signer: Jase-manager on Duty
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 at the food cooler, across grill, pans of sliced soft cheese, steak sliced, and diced tomatoes at 49-53 deg f . showed pic. manager voluntarily discarded. suggested to provide lids for the pans in the reach-in top shelf. also use of smaller food pans reviewed. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. please monitor on site tcs food temperatures. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-204.11, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention*******************in the grill area, observed drip collection pans missing informed manager. please obtain a designated pan. showed manager on duty. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →