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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

A

2929 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85213

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33245

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 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

Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed applying for a remodel for any major plumbing updates such as an installation of a mechanical dishwasher.

2025

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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 door closed to the rear kitchen room during active food service, room contains the kitchen's only hand wash sink. Sink was also obstructed by boxes of lemons. Hand sinks must remain accessible during service hours to allow for hand washing.

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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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed pizza in the hot holding unit holding 117*f degrees. Discussed either fixing unit to hold pizza above 135*f degrees or establish a written time as a control policy for time received and time discarded after lunch not to exceed 4 hours. School imports food and only does service onsite.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. maintain one onsite at kitchen hours of operation. 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 emailedAward: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Juanita Chavez

2023

Oct 4, 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.Report emailed Facilities inspection , school on fall break 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.Award: A,Signer: Arielle Israel

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →