KFC
B°10720 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22052
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 28, 2026Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed coleslaw, cheese blend, and one 7oz milk in the top of the make-line unit ranging from 50*F to 55*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). Ambient temperature was 60.0*F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated the items were placed in the unit from the walk-in less than four hours prior to inspection and relocated all items except the milk (see embargo form) to the walk-in to rapid cool. 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. 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.
Aug 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for violation #33 on 8/27/26. Recommended getting the middle walk-in serviced.
Inspector's notes
Observed coleslaw, cheese blend, and one 7oz milk in the top of the make-line unit ranging from 50*F to 55*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). Ambient temperature was 60.0*F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated the items were placed in the unit from the walk-in less than four hours prior to inspection and relocated all items except the milk (see embargo form) to the walk-in to rapid cool. 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the top of the make-line unit being used to cold hold TCS foods (see violation #22 for the list). Ambient temperature was 60.0*F using min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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. 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. ===RE-INSPECTION: 8/27/26
Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the work order for the condensation line in the veggie walk-in cooler.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the top tray of fried chicken, in the hot holding cabinet at the make-line, with internal temperatures of 125-130F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC voluntarily discarded the fried chicken, see embargo form. Discussed the procedure for hot holding and monitoring temperatures of TCS foods. PIC will retrain employees. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the growth of pathogens. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Emailed the Big 6 handout.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the new chicken tender cooking procedure.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floors and walls of the walk-in chicken cooler. Discussed doing a deep cleaning of the chicken cooler and any floors/walls with soil accumulations to prevent pathogen growth and pests. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 14, 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 receivedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Trinity S
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required >>>Observed a hose attached to the mop sink faucet with a spray nozzle attached to the end. Notified person in charge and they removed the nozzle. Discussed with person in charge to remove the spray nozzle after use to prevent back pressure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the mop sink hose and drain pipes. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Kollin Grover
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →