Boulders on Southern
B°1010 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment · Permit FD-39879
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
2025
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
checked bar soda guns, observed organic debris accumulated. manager removed, disassembles 3 soda guns. all scrubbed and sanitized during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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
pans of sliced tomatoes, passed discard date prepared on 9-2. discussed the MCESD use by date requirements. manager discarded the food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed spray cans of pesticide the facility bar. discussed the utilizing an integrated certified pest control. manager removed. discarded 3 cans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
observed in the kitchen, multiple light fixtures removed/not turning on. showed facility manager. please repair or replace. to ensure adequate lighting available for food service areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
May 19, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°
report emailed to facility designated email.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure facility has one certified food manager on duty, during the hours of operations. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for available online resources. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 queso at the grill line steam table at 108-119 deg f . discussed with the kitchen manager. manager removed food pan and reheated to 165 deg f . 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 135°F or above. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the pizza reach-in prep. station food cooler, some pans of sliced ham at 48-51 deg f , spoke to facility kitchen manager. suggested to utilize a smaller pan and not overfill the reach-in pans, also a wrapped filled cooked chicken wings at 46-48 deg f under the grill area , prep. station cooler. suggested to keep smaller pans and not wrap pans to ensure rte/tcs food is reaching 41 deg f . manager relocated tcs food pans, 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 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 (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.
Inspector's notes
some parts of the food prep. room,and the grill station observed darker, lights burnt out. please replace the burnt bulbs in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Jan 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of food debris under equipment and prep counters throughout the kitchen and dish pit in difficult to reach places. PIC stated flooring was recently cleaned but some areas will require moving equipment to properly clean. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 3, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will take place on 10/3/2024 to ensure priority foundation violation #33 has been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed live fruit flies near the bar dump sink and under the counters in the dish pit. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Re-inspection scheduled for 10/3/2024. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
May 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Justin Bucknell
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. ------ In the middle prep cooler across from the prep island, observed an ambient air temperature of 47*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. Inside the cooler, observed TCS foods with internal temperatures ranging from 44-52*F when measured with a probe thermometer, including: raw chicken, beef, salmon, RTE pulled pork, and cut tomatoes. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS foods are to be maintained at 41°F or less. PIC stated all foods in the cooler were observed in temperature this morning during a line check before opening. PIC discovered a plastic bag had obstructed the unit's fan which was removed at the time of inspection. Since the foods had been out of temperature for an unknown length of time and the last line check was conducted more than 4 hours prior, the PIC voluntarily discarded the out-of-temperature foods at the time of inspection. After removing the bag, observed the air blowing at 31*F. Advised PIC to store TCS foods in other units until repairs are conducted on the unit, if necessary. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Of note: Establishment was actively repairing the walk in cooler after an ice formation was observed on the cooler fan blades at 2:30pm. PIC stated all TCS foods measured 41*F or below. Technicians finalized repairs at the time of inspection. PIC was advised to move all TCS foods to other units until the coolers return to 41*F. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Justin Bucknell
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed a buildup of food debris behind various pieces of equipment on the line, under the dishwasher and on the wall and prep table shelf in the pizza dough area. Clean areas prior to the next routine inspection and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ The manager's certified food protection manager certificate has expired. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed that an additional CFM may be required to meet the 2017 FDA Food Code Requirements. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. PIC stated they are scheduled to take the exam later this month. *Second repeat violation*Of note: Observed an ice buildup on the fan blade housing in the walk in cooler and freezer. All TCS foods observed holding frozen or at 41*F or below. Advised PIC to service to avoid cooler failure. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Justin Bucknell
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →