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Arizona Athletic Grounds

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6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-01532

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 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 history6 on record

2026

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about permit types, and which are still active on site. Talked to manager about updating the ingredients list of prepackaged products in the cold case.

2025

Sep 18, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hand sink requirements, hand washing policy, and raw wood use.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a chair stored in front of the hand sink closest to the walkin fridge upon entering the facility. Manager removed the chair. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed parfait 53F, ham sandwiches 54F, and ham salads at 55F inside reach in fridge at Protein Bar. As per manager, products all were placed in fridge 4.5 hours ago. Manager embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. See embargo form.

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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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee food being stored above areas used for customer foods. Talked to staff about employee storage. Ensure that employee food is stored below customer food prep areas to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Apr 17, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cart stored in front of hand sink in the protein bar area. Manager removed the cart. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Re-inspection for new business owner.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:

Mar 12, 2024RoutineA°

New business owner inspection.The establishment was not open at the time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 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 inspectionAward: Not Participating,Signer: WR

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCounty code (MCEHC)

(1) Connect the chemical dispenser at the mop sink to the provided separate line connection. (2) Provide swing arm faucets that reach all 3 compartments on the 3 comp sink (3) Provide missing drain under the backflow assembly. Route to the floor sink (4) Cap the unused soda chases. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →