Top Fuel Espresso
B1520 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01370
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. 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 the chicken in the hot-holding table with an internal temperature of 109*F-115*F using probe thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated they were hot holding. Discussed proper hot-holding requirements with PIC. PIC reheated the chicken and replaced in the hot-holding unit. Unit was also turned up to maintain proper temperature. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a box pest bait stations in a cabinet and one station in use. Person in charge (PIC) threw them away at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine4 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM onsite at the 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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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 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 a sealed container of raw shelled eggs stored above RTE packaged and individually wrapped cake pops. 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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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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
Observed in-use utensils stored in an ice bath measuring 40*F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed a small leak from the 3 comp sink drain line. PIC stated there is a work order in for the leak. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jul 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory
May 22, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
report emailed to facility manager on site.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
asked staff on duty regarding a certified food manager/ per manager, has not obtained a food manager certificate yet. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. please obtain a certified food manager for the facility during hours of operations. 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 at the kitchen hand washing station, no paper towel. reviewed with manager papaer towel requirements. manager obtained paper towel. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
checked facility final warewashing sanitizer basin in use. observed reading 0 ppm for multi quat. discussed with manager the importance of checking and changing the sanitizer solution. manager drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. 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 at the time of inspection, concentrated chemical dispenser placed on the final drying boards connecting to the sanitizer filled basin, discussed with manager the proper chemical storage designated area. manager removed chemicals, placed under the warewashing basins. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
observed on site wiping cloth, wet, placed on the food prep. and food contact areas. discussed with manager. recommended using a designated sanitizer filled buckets. manager located a sanitizer bucket. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Reviewed cold brew coffee brewing and soup reheating procedures with PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager (CFM) available on site at the time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Establishment currently has one CFM. Discussed that an additional CFM may be required. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Emily Banning
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 →