Novel Ice Cream
A°40 N Macdonald, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04684
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
Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) about proper dish washing procedures and proper chemical concentration for sanitizing dishes at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Apr 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket at a concentration of >200 ppm.PIC informed the sanitizer is used for sanitizing food contact surfaces and prepared fresh and adjusted to within the required specification. This is the second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
2024
Oct 29, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of insect spray in the front food service area on a shelf. PIC discarded during inspection. Pest control must be performed by a liscenced pest control applicator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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 Envquickservicerest aurants@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 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-PIC was unable to provide proof of their food service manager certification. Obtain certification and leave at establishment.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sierra Escobedo
2023
Oct 11, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
OC inspection for a Class 2 0-9 E&D permit was conducted with owner Shawn A. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. 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.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-181.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shawn Allard
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed ------- Please provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the kitchen and storage room areas. Recommend rubber cove base. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -------- Correct the following: 1) Replace the missing floor tile near the three sink, as discussed. 2) Provide FRP or similar splashable material to the right of the three compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. ------- Observed multiple food contact surfaces being stored in the handwash sink to dry. The items were removed at time of inspection. Please ensure that handwash sinks are solely used for handwashing only to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ------- Please remove the bladed fan unit and provide a cooling unit that is easier to clean and maintain. 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 →