Arizona Athletic Grounds
B°6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85212
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-24-01530
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about test strips types, and splash guard requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water at the hand sink by the dishwasher. Will re-inspect within 10 days. Ensure that all hand sinks have 100F water from the hot faucet, and enough pressure to wash hands. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed hand sink by the dishwasher is blocked by carts full of dishes. Cart was moved away from the hand sink. Observed food stored inside the hand sink by the prep station grill. Food was moved during inspection. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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
Observed 0 ppm bleach at the main dishwasher during the inspection. The 3 compartment sink was set up at 400 ppm quat during the inspection. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach during service, confirmed with bleach test strips. 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.
2025
Nov 20, 2025Routine2 priorityC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about water pressure and splash guard requirements at the hand sinks.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee going from dirty to clean dishes at the dishwashing area without washing their hands. Talked to staff about handwashing, and washed hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm bleach at the 3 compartment sink. Observed 0 ppm bleach from sanitizer buckets, that were refilled at the 3 compartment sink. Talked to staff about sanitizer types. Facility dumped all buckets, and used quat at 200 ppm. Ensure that quat sanitizer at 200-400 ppm or bleach at 50-100 ppm, or other effective means are used at 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
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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.
Aug 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Added "commissary" to their description.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of ham and turkey in walkin from 14 days ago. Manager said it was sliced on 7-25, then put in fridge until now. Manager embargoed the foods. Ensure that cut deli meats under refrigeration are used within 7 days. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed too low of water pressure at hand sink by the dish machine. Staff said they have not used the hand sink because of low water pressure. Talked to manager about hand sink requirements. Ensure there is enough pressure of water to be able to wash wash and rinse off soap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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
Observed food stored on countertops within 24 inches of a hand sink without a splash guard, countertop food prep occurring during inspection. Talked to manager about splash guard requirements. Ensure there is a splash guard on a hand sink within 24 inches of opened food operations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about holes in ceilings, walkin threshold, and restroom requirements.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection for new business owner.(1) Provide a micro-switch for the roll-up door.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
New business owner inspection for Commissary kitchen, Bldg. 4 The establishment was not in operation at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: WR
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Re-secure and caulk the island hand sink to the wall. (2) Re-caulk the 3 comp sink to the wall. (3) Eliminate ice build up in the walk-in freezer. 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 →