Ihop
CCutting Edge913 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18517
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that food items in the makeline unit are not stacked excessively high and that TCS foods are maintained at 41F or below. Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee in the ware wash area scratched head; then went to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Second employee in the cookline area cracked raw shell eggs; changed gloves; then went to handle clean plates and cooked sausage items without washing hands. Both employees were asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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
Soda nozzles in the server pass thru area with excess slime/soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean 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
Employee observed placing a set discard time for four hours later on butter that had already been in use in the server pass thru area. The PIC was unsure of when the butter was removed from refrigeration and discarded-see embargo form. Rehydrated hashbrowns in the cookline area with no set discard time. Employee stated that the hash browns were made three and a half hours prior and provided a discard time. Food items in which time is being used at a public health control should be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.
Apr 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook crack eggs with gloved hands and then proceeded to touch clean plate and spatula. Person in charge (PIC) had cook remove gloves and wash hands at time of inspection. PIC brought the plate and spatula to the dish pit to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Emailed Big Six handout. Calibrated thermometer
Jan 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Emailed mop sink and food storage handouts.
Inspector's notes
>>>Observed a hose with a sprayer nozzle attached in the mop sink as well as sprayer nozzle on hose between cook link and dishwashing station with an atmospheric vacuum breaker on mop sink fixture. Advised the PIC the hose w/ sprayer attached to the faucet with this type of backflow prevention device is prohibited (due to constant pressure). PIC took the hose off the faucet and says it will only be attached when in use. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. ===2nd Consecutive
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Inspection report shared via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) written procedures for time as control. As well as when to wash and change gloves with sher-mitts when handling raw eggs.
Inspector's notes
Observed metered sinks in women's bathroom to flow water for less than 15 seconds. Metered faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 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 sprayer nozzle on hose attached to atmospheric vacuum breaker in mop sink as well as sprayer nozzle on hose between cook link and dishwashing station. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
May 10, 2024Routine1 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.Report emailed and receivedCalibrated thermometersOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Signer: Byron B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash-----Observed employee on cook-line remove gloves and put on new gloves and proceeded to continue to cook without washing hands. Notified person in charge and they had employee wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing with the PIC and when hand washing is required. Employee washed hands at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 8, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and received On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer S.
2023
Nov 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [ 13], [3-302.11 (A1-2], which has been noted during this inspection.An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result inlegal action.Reviewed and discussed: time as control food procedures.Emailed copy of inspectionAn audit of food handler certificates resulted in 30/30The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: B,Signer: Josilyn McNeely
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. ===Observed inside main walk in unit raw salmon stored directly above ready to eat/cooked impossible burger. Notified PIC; PIC had employee move raw salmon products away from impossible burgers on speed rack. =====Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas. 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/AMCToolbox--- Cross-Contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers.===Observed on server counter top in server line with chemical inside spray bottle with no label or marking. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC stated chemical is Quat ammonia and will put chemical label on spray bottle. =====Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →