Fat Willy's
B650 N Hawes Rd, Mesa 85207
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19728
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation and protection of raw and ready-to-eat foods. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
**2nd consecutive violation** Observed cooked pasta, hot dogs, chicken and rice soup, french onion soup, chili, beef stroganoff, and shrimp alfredo sauce with dates from 4/6-4/8 (1-3 days past discard date) in the cook line coolers. All ready-to-eat, TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All items past the 7 day mark were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 food debris buildup on equipment and nonfood contact surfaces. All nonfood contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Please deep clean and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed penne pasta tightly compacted and pre-portioned in small plastic bags in prep table with an internal temperature of 48-50*F. Items were made day prior to inspection and were discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed shrimp pasta dated 11/9-11/14 ( 4 days past discard date) in upright reach-in cooler next to grill area.
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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: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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).
Inspector's notes
Observed penne pasta cooling in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 50-53*F in deep metal pans more than 4 inches.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed strawberries with organic debris in walk-in cooler. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded 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.
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Observed deli slicer on food prep counter with accumulation of food debris on food contact surfaces. Per PIC, the deli slicer was days prior to inspection. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized the deli slicer at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with the PIC. Discussed the importance of storing all food contact surfaces clean.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
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Observed beef stroganoff in upright reach in cooler cook line without a date. Items were traced back to the freezer that also did not have dates. According to PIC, items were made 2 days prior to inspection and date marked them at time.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 50 pound bag of yellow onions stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Please keep all food 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Mar 28, 2025Routine2 priority3 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed personal beverages stored in prep areas and in walk-in cooler. Please designate an area for employees to store personal items.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed bar mechanical warewashing machine dispensing 0 PPM of chlorine sanitizer. PIC, will use three compartment sink until repairs are completed.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 bagged shredded cheese left on counter after a delivery was made, TCS food had an internal temperature of 52*F. Discussed importance of putting away TCS food immediately after delivery, to ensure temperatures remain below 41*F. Also observed corn beef, cottage cheese, turkey, ham, penne pasta, american cheese in prep table stocked higher tha the fill line with an internal temperature of 48-55*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F 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
Observed heavy accumulation of food and oil on floors underneath grill area and fryer. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent further accumulation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed hood filters with heavy accumulation of black debris. According to sticker, a professional cleaning company serviced hood in February 2025. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of debris.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
bar handwashing soap dispenser was empty. showed PIC additional soap obtained. corercted
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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.
Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
some spray bottles found in the back food prep. area. no identification label. showed kitchen staff. all chemicals were labeled during the inspection. corrected
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
observed one pan overfilled with on site boiled/cooked and cooled portioned pasta bags, showed kitchen staff. per manager prepared prior to open. suggested to place food out of deeper plastic pan to a smaller metal container. please monitor pans fill levels. use of ice during cooling phases reviewed. manager placed food in flat pan and placed in ice bath. 41 deg f established during inspection . corrected
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Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the back food prep hand washing station. a slow draining basin after washing hand. showed facility manager. manager contacted the facility maintenance please service the drain pipes to ensure adequate/ rapid draining. corrected
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Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Oct 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet at prep sink. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection.Emailed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 44,Signer: Jamie Ellis
? Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed oil and grease residue on area underneath fryers. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed ham, shredded chicken, rice pilaf (5/13), corn beef, roast beef, pizza sauce and queso in walk-in cooler and upright reach-in cooler with a disposition date of 5.11.24 (4 days past discard date). PIC discarded food at time of inspection. All TCS foods must be stored for a maximum of 7 days including prep date. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Emailed reportThe 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Jenny Servventi
Aug 18, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Inspection report sent by email.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: A,Signer: Jamie E.
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- Observed throughout kitchen, flooring was cracked/in disrepair. Per PIC, clubhouse owner is in the beginning process of getting that repaired. Have flooring fixed prior to next routine inspection to provide flooring with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -- Observed wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket with quat concentration below 150 ppm. Manager refilled bucket to final concentration of 300 ppm. Discussed with manager about limiting the number of towels in a small bucket or pre-soaking towels, and inspector noticed that the quat concentrate settles into the bottle, ensure sanitizer is uniformly dispensing from the dispenser before filling bucket. 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 →