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Kay's Place

A

315 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-28656

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 6, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 6, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) about clean-up procedures for vomiting/fecal accidents. Reviewed with PIC about proper sanitizer testing at time of inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the handwashing sink at the bar near the entrance to the facility at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Jun 30, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 30, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed re-inspection Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report will re-inspect in 24 hours for hot water

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Hot water only reaching 75 deg F hand sinks in men's and ladies' restroom front hand sink at bar and three compartment sink. Restore hot water to required specification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Aug 25, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 14, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Re-inspection for water pressure and mop sink 8/25/2025Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

PIC unable to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave at establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.12

Inspector's notes

Water pressure for the faucet for the three compartment sink and the front hand sink very low. Provide adequate water pressure for these. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-203.13

Inspector's notes

Service sink has been removed for previous area and establishment currently does not have a service sink. Replace sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink

2024

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed minimal water flow for the hot water for the front employee hand sink. Repair to provide better water flow.

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

May 30, 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 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.printed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n)A_ Grade and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager _PIC was unable to provide certified food service manager certification. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave at establishment This is the third consecutive violation.Award: A,Signer: Andrea Abel

2023

Nov 20, 2023Routine1 coreA

printed reportsThe 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-PIC was not able to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification and leave at establishment.This is the second consecutive violationAward: A,Signer: Andrea Abel

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed back employee hand sink hot water faucet pressure very low. Restore pressure to adequate flow. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →