PlateScore

KFC

A

420 N Alma School Rd, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22129

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Savanna

2023

Oct 10, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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 # [26 ], [7-201.11], 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.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; hood vent cleaning procedures.Recommend: re-sealing stainless steel wall panels. Air drying for longer periods of time. Inspection report was emailed to the establishment. Re-inspection: Monday October 23rd. AMC visit scheduled at 9am.An Audit of food handler certificates resulted in 4/15.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-181 orcall 602-5Award: B,Signer: Savanna Acosta

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A)-(O), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties. Establishment currently has second consecutive violation #26, 7-201.11. An audit of employee food handler certificates was completed in the establishment had 4 out of 15 employee Food Handler Certificates. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage. ====Observed in front of house by drive thru storage shelf with chemical spray bottles of polish cleaner angled at open single use drink pouches. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical away from single use items listed. ====Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →