Transitional Living Communities
A°54 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment · Permit FD-32816
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
2025
Dec 11, 2025Re-Inspection1 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.
Inspector's notes
There was no certified food protection manager present during the 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 Predefined Comment: 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.<<<4th consecutive>>>.
Dec 1, 2025Routine3 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was no certified food protection manager present during the 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 Predefined Comment: 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.<<<4th consecutive>>>.
Inspector's notes
The soap dispenser was not working at the beginning of the inspection. The PIC was able to provide a bottle of soap at the time of inspection 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
In the reach-in refrigerator, a container of cooked potatoes and container of cooked beans were found without prep dates. The PIC stated food items were made within the last couple of days. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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).
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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
Live roaches were observed underneath the 3-compartment sink, in the ceiling above the 3-compartment sink, above the prep sink, and near the reach-in refrigerator. Please contact a licensed pest control company to address the issue. A re-inspection will be conducted in 10 days to ensure pests are eliminated. Please have receipts available during the re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Sep 30, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.An email was received on 9/25/25 stating violation #48 has been corrected. The email has been attached to this re-inspection report. This re-inspection will be sent via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
The prep sink faucet does not shut off completely and leaks non-stop. The PIC stated a work order has been placed. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection certificate. Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.<<>>
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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
Sep 15, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection certificate. Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.<<>>
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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
Inspector's notes
The handwash sink in the kitchen and in the restroom did not have paper towels to dry hands. 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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
No test strips for chlorine sanitizer were available during inspection. The PIC stated they will order some as soon as possible. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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
The prep sink faucet does not shut off completely and leaks non-stop. The PIC stated a work order has been placed. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection certificate. Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.<<>>.
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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
Mar 12, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed employee illnesses and symptoms, fecal clean-up procedures, and handwashing procedures.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge did not have a certified food protection certificate. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. <<>>.
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Repeat Violation 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
2024
Dec 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge (PIC) did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the time of inspection. Per Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a carton of raw eggs on top of ready-to-eat food such as shredded cheese and cilantro in the small kitchen refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection, observed utensils being stored in a drawer/container that had food debris. The person in charge (PIC) removed the utensils and began cleaning the drawer/container at the time of inspection. Please store utensils/equipment in clean areas.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Feb 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report was emailed and received.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Doughhearty
2023
Nov 14, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Dougherty
Sep 18, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Of note: Discussed repackaging snacks in the kitchen area. 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-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michael Dougherty
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 →