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248 N Macdonald, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23500

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

84
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Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 29, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)77
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

May 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.110

Inspector's notes

Employee personal keys stored on shelf with single service items next to the make line area. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Inspector's notes

Employee observed washing hands in the three compartment sink. Employee was asked to wash hands in hand wash sink. Ensure that employees wash hands in approved hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Addl Notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee picked up a oven mitt off of the floor; then went to handle a baked food item without washing hands. The PIC stated that the employee would be properly trained on when to wash hands. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands.

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Repeat Violation 2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

There is a leak below the handwash sink. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

The wall behind the steam table is in disrepair and unable to be properly cleaned. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jan 13, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreall corrected on siteC

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The PIC is currently working with maintenance to correct the length of the drain pipes, missing cove base, and adding a self closing door onto the bathroom. Provided the PIC with cooling and handwashing handouts.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop stored with handle touching ice at the juice area. PIC relocated ice scoop. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses to reduce potential contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee entered the kitchen from outside two separate times, then went to handle clean cooking trays and food items without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw pork stored over cooked sausage and vegetables in the reach in cooler. *(The sausage was packaged and the vegetables were covered.) The PIC relocated the pork to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Pasta and meat sauce-47F cooling in the reach in cooler in a large covered container. PIC stated that the item was placed into the unit to cool the previous day and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2025

Jul 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed diced ham with a prepared date of (6/23), sliced ham (6/25), cooked bacon (6/20), and boiled eggs (6/26) in the make-line unit. Date of inspection was 7/3/25. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection - see embargo form. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

Apr 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the dish machine serviced and the person in charge put in a work order.

Jan 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date-marking and when to wash hands with person in charge.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at the dish machine handling dirty dishes and then proceeded to touch clean dishes without washing hands. Notified person in charge and they had employee take off gloves and wash hands and rewash dishes that were touched. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

2024

Oct 30, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and handwashing sink use with person in charge.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the floor throughout the kitchen, especially in the area with the refrigerators, to be scored and have a rough surface with some gaps/voids. Kitchen surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable and non-absorbent to deter pest activity and pathogen growth. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 6th

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Aug 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the floor throughout the kitchen, especially in the area with the refrigerators, to be scored and have a rough surface with some gaps/voids. Kitchen surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable and non-absorbent to deter pest activity and pathogen growth. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 5th

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Apr 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Violation #31 was corrected electronically. PIC provided pictures of the current refrigerator temperatures on 4-10-24 and stated that a repair invoice will also be provided.

Mar 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 35,Signer: Kandi Hodge

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.----Multiple liquid egg items, hard boiled eggs, multiple cottage cheese items, sour cream, whipping cream, spring mix, cut cabbage, kale, mozzarella cheese, cut tomatoes, and cannoli cream-47-67F in the single door reach in cooler and double door reach in cooler. PIC stated that the eggs, spring mix, kale, and cabbage were delivered about an hour prior and relocated to another reach in cooler unit. PIC discarded all other items-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.-----Double door reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 47F. Single door reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 53F. PIC stated that both units would be scheduled for maintenance or repair. Ensure that the cold holding equipment is able to maintain PHF/TCS foods at 41F or below. *Establishment has a third reach in cooler and small make line that was a proper temperature at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The food prep sink next to the steam table is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength-----The Arctic Air two door freezer unit missing all 4 wheels and is directly on uneven flooring/unsealed flooring. Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered---Unisex restroom does not have a covered waste receptacle. Ensure that toilet rooms used by women are provided with at least one covered waste receptacle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----The wall behind clean utensil racks in disrepair; missing floor/damaged flooring in both storage rooms. Ensure that floor and walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Dec 12, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: drain maintenance; limit usage of dish machine. 4 core violations. 3 Core 2nd Repeat Violation. Correct Prior to next routine inspection. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: B,Signer: Kandi Hodge

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. ===Observed inside three door turbo air refrigerator with several foods with no label. Cooked sausage from previous weekend; macaroni salad; bean salad from previous weekend. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied appropriate date markings. =====TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing: observed missing caulking along the main hand sink faucet. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====fixed equipment shall be sealed. ===========Correct prior to next routine inspection. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength. =====Observed Arctic Air two door freezer unit missing wheels. Reattach missing wheels. Unit is directly on uneven flooring/unsealed flooring. ====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. ===Observed trash lid missing from garbage can. Notified employee. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed wall behind clean utensil racks in disrepair; missing floor/damaged flooring in both storage rooms; exposed wall by hot holding server cookline; stainless steel recommend for missing back areas. Notified Person In Charge & employee. ====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Sep 29, 2023Routine3 coreA°

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.Reviewed and discussed: cooling procedures. Recommend: replacing hot warmer unit. A Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 3 Core violations were noted on this inspection. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Demetrius Calbert

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength. =====Observed Arctic Air two door freezer unit missing wheels. Reattach missing wheels. Unit is directly on uneven flooring/unsealed flooring. ====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. ===Observed trash lid missing from garbage can. Notified employee. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed wall behind clean utensil racks in disrepair; missing floor/damaged flooring in both storage rooms; ceiling with exposed wood in ice machine storage room; missing wood flooring inside same room; exposed wall by hot holding server cookline; stainless steel recommend for missing back areas. Notified Person In Charge & employee. ====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 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 →