Fat Willy's
B2250 S Buttercup, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32794
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dishwasher dispensing 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer in final rinse. All chemical dishwashers must dispense 50-100 ppm of chlorine to ensure sanitization of food contact surfaces. Three compartment sink was filled with 300 ppm of quat sanitizer to sanitize dishes until the machine is fixed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Observed food debris on meat slicer blade and on piercing blade of can opener. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch and free of food debris to prevent bacterial growth. Slicer and can opener were cleaned at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on racks for clean dishes and on the outside of equipment. All nonfood contact surfaces must be kept clean and free of debris to prevent contamination. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed black canned beans cooling in walk-in cooler in container enclosed in saran wrap.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Addl Notes: Observed salsa cooling in deep plastic container with an internal temperature of 64*F. Also observed spaghetti noodles tightly wrapped in plastic bags compacted in metal container with an internal temperature of 48-50*f. PIC stated noodles had been cooling for more than 1.5 hours prior to inspection and rearranged to sheet pan to allow proper cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen stroganoff thawing on counter. PIC moved to walk-in cooler to properly thaw.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.
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Observed leaking pipe in handwashing sink in bar area. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Aug 25, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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Observed organic debris inside ice machine. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris in bottom section on make table and behind containers in top portion. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris. Also observed heavy accumulation of debris on cast iron burger press handle. PIC soaked in solution at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris on floors in walk-in cooler and walls above three compartment sink. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 7, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Kitchen manager emailed ECOLAB service ticket completed with a picture of chlorine sanitizer dispensing within 50 PPM.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink in kitchen. Also observed leaking pipe in handwashing sink in bar area.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed beer puddled on bottom of keg cooler in bar area. Must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in bar area. A leaking pipe was observed when handwashing sink was in use and was the reason for why the handsink was not in use and/or stocked appropriately.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed mechanical warewashing machine dispensing 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer actively being used. PIC called service technician at time of inspection and will use three compartment sink until repairs are completed. Will re-inspect on 5.9.25.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm of quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled to proper concentration at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink in kitchen. Also observed leaking pipe in handwashing sink in bar area.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed beer puddled on bottom of keg cooler in bar area. Must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 2, 2024Routine3 priorityD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of chlorine dispensing from mechanical warewashing machine. PIC primed machine and was able to bring sanitizer levels to 50 PPM at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC will still have service technician service machine.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut lettuce, ham, turkey in prep table with an internal temperature of 46*F.
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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Discussed using metal pans instead of plastic and storing food below max fill line to prevent increase in temperatures.
Inspector's notes
Observed nacho beef 10/1, marinara 9/27 and roast beef 10/1 stored in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler more than 1 day past their discard date.
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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. 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).
May 14, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Joseph Shelton
? Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed oil and grease residue and food debris in area underneath stove top. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-202.18, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Observed missing filter from hood. PIC replaced at time of inspection. Please keep all filters on a regular cleaning schedule to ensure they are working efficiently. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Signer: Joseph Shelton
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. Observed roast beef and turkey sliced deli meats on prep table with an internal temperature of 48*f. It was determined deli meats were filled past the fill line and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Please keep all TCS foods below fill line to help maintain temperatures below 41*f. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Observed grilled onions cooling in prep table with an internal temperature of 90*F. PIC moved product to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill on a sheet pan. Discussed approved cooling methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed heavy build of oil/ grease behind fryer area. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Pat -MOD
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 →