PlateScore

The Hearty Chef

A

6625 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-23-04128

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 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 history11 on record

2026

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2025

Oct 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Oct 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed ware washing, date marking, illness policy with the manager.

2024

Nov 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at 6625 E Southern Ave.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Autumn S.Inspection report was emailed and verified.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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Autumn Swenson

Mar 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Inspection scheduled for 3/19/24 at 3:00pm.

2023

Sep 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°

OC Inspection, Food Processor. Conducted virtual inspection via email with permit holder Autumn S. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.***Provide the statement "“Keep refrigerated at 41°F or below" on each label.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select Pay a Fee at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.The 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 website https://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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Autumn S.

Sep 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

OC Inspection conducted with permit holder Autumn S. Establishment was not operating at the time of inspection.Permit not yet approvedCorrect/address the following items prior to reinspection:1) Provide labels for each food container. Labels must have the following:- The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; - If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; - An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; - The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and - The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.2) Provide a commissary agreement from the kitchen.The 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.No County legal action will result from this 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 →