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1939 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-36062

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Discussed ADA's code with PIC in relation to pets inside the premise.No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

observed in the kitchen cookline, some foodworker touching face, facial hair, and also sweeping the kitchen floors. all these tasks conducted while wearing food handler gloves. staff changes task from sweeping back to preparing food, also after touching face, gloves not removed , nor handwashing conducted. discussed with manager on duty regarding proper strategies to minimize cross contaminations, when to wash hand aspect. manager provided coaching to kitchen staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority foundation3-301.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the front kitchen prep. service station where food plates assembles for taking out to customer tables, food worker/foodserver, picking and touching rte already toasted food and readjusting it on the food plate with bare hand. discussed with manager strategies to minimize bare hand contact with rte food, use of tongs or tissue paper. front manager will review facility policy with foodworking staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-301.11(C) - Priority Foundation: Minimizing Contamination from Bare Hands. 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.

Feb 27, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed on site prepared , baked sliced carrots at 52-54 deg f , located by the grill reach-in cooler top shelf. also a portioned bags of carnitas pan at 46-48 deg f , chopped ham at 45-46 deg f . discussed temperatures for the on site prepared tcs food. manager removed. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

observed spray bottles of yellow chemicals located in the kitchen, no identification . manager coached staff regarding chemical labeling. discarded Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2024

Oct 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 30,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Number of Employees: 30,Signer: Samantha

Feb 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had1 _ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 28,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Number of Employees: 28,Signer: Samantha W.-facility GM

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.**************at the cookline, 2 reach-in coolers, containing portioned cooked grilled chicken. identified the food temperature at 55-59 deg f . reviewed required temperatures with facility PIC and Kitchen staff on duty. recommended to keep additional pans in the walk-in cooler, also food pan levels in the front reach-in grill line coolers reviewed. manager on duty, also reviewed additional cooling strategies required by company policy/. please assure rte tcs is kept at 41 deg f . Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had0 _ 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 32,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Number of Employees: 32,Signer: Sam-PIC

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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 →