The Salvation Army
A°241 E 6th St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22970
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 27, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Aug 20, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water under pressure at the faucet on the left side of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Observed establishment with working 3-compartment sink in the food bank area and observed establishment with working dish machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/27.
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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC about having no shutoffs (ex: sprayer nozzles/y-valves) attached below the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at time of inspection.
Feb 5, 2026Routine2 priority3 coreall corrected on siteC
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed an open cup with no lid and no straw at the ware wash area and at the service line. Also observed multiple screw-top water bottles throughout the kitchen. All employee drinks need a lid and a straw to reduce risk of contamination from mouth to hands. All employee drinks and personal items need to be stored in a designated area to reduce risk of contamination. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed a package of raw shell eggs sitting directly on top of Ready to Eat (RTE) sheet cake. Also observed packages of raw bacon sitting on top of a container of cooked RTE food. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the best storage for raw and RTE foods to reduce risk of contamination. PIC moved and reorganized the cold-holding unit at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
The chlorine concentration at the ware wash machine was 0ppm at time of inspection. After switching out containers of sanitizer and troubleshooting, person in charge (PIC) and inspector decided the machine needs servicing. PIC will call for ware wash servicing. PIC discontinued use of the ware wash machine and dishes will be washed in the three-compartment sink until fixes are made. the Three-compartment sink uses quat, and the correct strips are available. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 a couple of employees handling food that did not have their beards covered at time of inspection. Also observed an employee with long hair that was not restrained by their hair net. The hair net was on the employee's head, but about 6-inches of the hair was sticking out. Person in charge (PIC) coached employee at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Inspector's notes
Observed a stack of clean sheet pans that were stacked wet. All food contact surfaces need to be air-dried before storing. Person in charge (PIC) moved pans to a place to dry completely at time of inspection. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
2025
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed cut leaf lettuce cold holding at internal temperature of 55 deg F on serving counter and cut tomatoes cold holding at 64 deg F. Manager informed the food items had been out for a short amount of time and placed ice under food items for rapid cooling. Observed cheesecake cold holding on dessert table at internal temperature of 71 deg F and manager discarded during inspection. 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.
Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
2024
Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Jan 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
printed 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.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.Award: A,Signer: David Sauer
2023
Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
printed 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: A,Signer: David Sauer
Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA
Inspector discussed proper cooling method when cooling large amounts of RTE Time control for safety food itemsThe 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.Manager requested a printed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: A,Signer: David Sauer
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →