KFC
A1950 W Baseline Rd, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22076
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hot holding procedures. Recommend not using top hot holding unit box for chicken nuggets. Adding CO2 Sensors.Reminder: maintain dumpster lids closed. Of note: establishment has work order for exhaust system main cook line vents.
2025
Oct 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the hot holding unit closest to the registers serviced.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken tenders, legs, and breasts ranging from 120*F - 133*F in the hot holding unit closest to the registers. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection - see embargo.
2024
Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 30, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Report emailed and received.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance for Priority foundation violation #14, 4-601.11(A), pf: has been noted during this inspection. The Department’s Active Managerial Control Class has been scheduled for 2/15/24 at 8:45 AM. This is an online course.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: B,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Anilene B.
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. ====Observed on clean rack with multiple clean plastic yellow tcs food containers and lids with grease and black organic matter inside. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee re-wash, rinse and sanitize appropriately. ====Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed large amounts of grey and brown organic matter around all hood vents and outside of back deep fryers, ovens, vent panels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Second Consecutive Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed large amounts of black and brown organic matter on and around several walls in back of house and preparation line. Black organic matter around the floors of main sandwich line and drive thru window wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also black organic matter underneath drive thru window soda fountain; large amounts of food debris all around the kitchen areas. =====A dirty wall or ceiling in any room. Fourth Consecutive Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
2023
Aug 16, 2023Routine1 foundation5 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, and 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 # [14 ], [4-601.11(A)], 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 in legal action.Printed out copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment. An Audit of food handler certificate resulted in 4/4 for 3rd consecutive #14PF violation. Repeat Core violations #53. 3rd Consecutive. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.Core Violations#36, 45, 47, and 54 were noted on this inspection report. Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Recommend: fixing handle by restroom mop sink closet faucet. The 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: Trinity Garcia
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. ====Observed on clean rack with multiple clean medium size stainless steel tcs food containers with excessive visible food debris inside of white, yellow, and brown food debris. Large tan containers used for chicken storage had yellow organic matter inside. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee re-wash, rinse and sanitize appropriately. ====Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. 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 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest. ====Observed 8+ large dead brown roaches around the right of front counter and in back of house drains. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Remove dead insects promptly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment. =====Observed inside upright freezer missing fan protective cover. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Equipment is not in good repair and cannot be properly adjusted, and/or maintained Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed large amounts of grey and brown organic matter around all hood vents and outside of back deep fryers, ovens, vent panels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed large amounts of black and brown organic matter on and around several walls in back of house and preparation line. Black organic matter around the floors of main sandwich line and drive thru window wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also black organic matter underneath drive thru window soda fountain; large amounts of food debris all around the kitchen areas. =====A dirty wall or ceiling in any room. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting. ====Observed two large lights burnt out by front counter and back above main sandwich station line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. 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 →