Shell
B756 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-17418
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Sep 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
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Inspector's notes
There was no approved hand drying provision at the hand sink behind the front counter and the hand sink near the 3-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) re-stocked the paper towels at time of inspection. 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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***Second repeat violation. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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
Three sandwiches (tuna salad and chicken salad) were observed to be a different color than the others on the shelf. The sandwiches were expired with dates between (9/4-8/31). Person in charge (PIC) pulled from the shelf to return to the vender. See embargo form. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed green/grey organic matter in the ice machine. Properly clean/sanitize the ice machine regularly enough to be clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed boxes of single use cups stored directly on the ground in the stockroom. Person in charge (PIC) lifted the boxes at time of inspection. All food, food-contact, and single service food-contact containers need to be 6-inches of the ground. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back stockroom. 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. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
Mar 4, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB
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Inspector's notes
Observed a can of Raid pest control spray near the mop sink being stored with other cleaners for staff use. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that only a certified pest control specialist can apply pest control for food establishments and that pest control cannot be stored on site. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed apples for sale at the register without any protective cover. Discussed using baggies or plastic wrap to cover the apples to prevent contamination by hands. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector's notes
There were no paper towels at the hand sink behind the front counter at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) put a roll of paper towels at the sink. 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: There was no soap at the hand sink in the back room and at the wall near the back room. Person in charge (PIC) put soap at all the hand sinks at time of inspection. 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
2025
Oct 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed 3 comp setup with PIC. Advised PIC to purchase new test strips ASAP as the strips available have recently expired but appear to be accurate.
Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Aeneas Honahnie
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. ------ No hand soap observed at the hand sink in the men's restroom. PIC stated the dispenser fell off. Discussed the importance of having all hand sinks supplied with hot water, soap and paper towels within arm’s reach to support proper handwashing. The manager had the sink supplied with soap at the time of inspection. Advised PIC any dispenser or pump is adequate for use and does not need to be attached to the wall. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation ------ Observed the exhaust fan ventilation in the men's restroom to not be functioning. Repair or install adequate ventilation for the restroom prior to next routine inspection. Discussed proper ventilation necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →