Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
A°2051 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-36188
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 3, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
May 20, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed wrapping the clean ice wands or storing them in a container to maintain clean. Predefined Comment: Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances.Provided cooling guides in Spanish and English.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Equipment washed in the automatic dishwasher, currently down for repair because it is not dispensing properly, put directly onto clean storage racks without a manual sanitizing step. Manager had equipment returned to dishwashing for sanitizing.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked pasta cooling in covered, stacked container in the walk-in at 57*F internally. Employee transferred the pasta to shallow uncovered container to allow to rapidly cool.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 5/27/26. Sprayer hose on the 3 comp sink extends to the flood rim of the sink below. The support spring is installed backwards. Please repair to restore required air gap, at least 1" above the highest flood rim of the sink unit below.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
2025
Oct 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Jun 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Person in charge (PIC) sent inspector an email with a picture that the new probe thermometer has been delivered. The violation needing re-inspection has been corrected. Establishment is able to check food temperatures. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. Re-inspection is scheduled for 6/25/25 for probe thermometer.
Inspector's notes
There was no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) ordered a new one. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ***re-inspection scheduled for 6/25/2025
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2024
Oct 31, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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
Inspector's notes
Observed the women's restroom and the employee restroom with uncovered receptacles. Any restroom used by women shall have a covered receptacle for sanitary disposal. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Inspector's notes
Observed debris, grease, and straws under shelving at bar near kitchen entrance. Also saw a hole in the wall in the same area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the area needs to be cleaned and patched up to prevent pests. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jul 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed the women's restroom and the employee restroom with uncovered receptacles. Any restroom used by women shall have a covered receptacle for sanitary disposal. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Inspector's notes
Observed debris, grease, and straws under shelving at bar near kitchen entrance. Also saw a hole in the wall in the same area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the area needs to be cleaned and patched up to prevent pests. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Apr 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had _ 0Priority, _ 0Priority 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: A,Signer: James and Kayla, Jose-on duty
2023
Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager.2nd Repeat violation. Correct prior to routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: A,Signer: Ronika I.
Sep 5, 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 sent by email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Runika I.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →