The Salted Knot
B21 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05859
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 history8 on record
2026
Feb 6, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheddar cheese slices and shredded, and mozzarella cheese stored in ice bath with an internal temperature of 53-60*f. PIC stated items were removed from temperature controlled environment 1 hour prior to inspection and were moved to reach-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed using time as a control.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheese dip, marinara sauce, turkey, ham stored in upright reach-in cooler without a date. PIC stated items were made day prior to inspection and were date marked at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed several live cockroaches near floor drain underneath handwashing sink and mop sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Will re-inspect on 2.17.26.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2025
Jul 31, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed pepperoni, shredded mozzarella and parmesan that says keep refrigerated cold holding at internal temperature of 51-53 deg F in plastic containers over a small amount of ice. Manager informed the food items had been in plastic container <2 hours and placed food items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 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.
Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
2024
Aug 6, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed cheddar cheese cold holding in plastic tub over some ice at internal temperature of 49 deg F. Manager informed the cheese had been in container a short time and placed in reach in for rapid cooling. 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.
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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 is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Vassett
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed real butter hot holding on preparation line at internal temperature of 78 deg F Owner informed the butter had been hot holding <1 hour and reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC Inspection conducted with owner Maria V. Inspection report emailed to Maria V. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.***White Frigidaire is only approved for non TCS foods (Pretzels).***Large reach in prep table will only be used for spices and dry goods.Chemical dispenser at the 3-compartment sink will be removed. 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: Maria V.
Nov 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
OC Inspection for E&D, Food Processor and Catering permit. Inspection conducted with owner Maria V.**White Frigidaire is only approved for non TCS foods (Pretzels). ***Large reach in prep table will only be used for spices and dry goods. Establishment was not open and operating.Correct the following items prior to reinspection on 12/8/23:1) Provide a reduced pressure backflow device (ASSE 1013) upstream of the RO system. Ensure there is no copper or brass (lines or fittings) downstream of the backflow device and RO system. Provide PEX, plastic or stainless steel. Test and certify all testable backflow devices and provide the test report.2) Provide a dual check valve (ASSE 1022) backflow device upstream of the espresso machine. Ensure the backflow device is stainless steel or plastic. Ensure lines and fittings are PEX, plastic or stainless steel. 3) Provide an internal air gap (ASSE 1055A) for the sanitizer chemical dispenser. Flex gaps (ASSE 1055B) are not approved.4) Paint the ceiling in the restroom a light color. Provide a semi or high gloss paint. 5) Cap the 3-compartment sink drain line from the hand sink. Route an independent drain line for the hand sink to the floor sink.6) Provide an “employee only” sign for the residential refrigerator in the back room.7) Provide a self-closer for the restroom door.8) Readjust the door sweep for the back door. Observed light shining through the bottom of the door. 9) Provide a temporary hand sink set-up for the catering permit. 10) Provide labels for the pretzels. Labels must include the ingredients in descending order, address of establishment where pretzels are made, and any allergens. 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.
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 →