Transitional Living Communities
B136 S Robson, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment · Permit FD-43965
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.of note: Reviewed employee illness, receiving donated foods, cooking requirements, sanitation, and thawing.
Inspector's notes
In the reach-in refrigerator a container of mac and cheese, cooked potatoes, and opened hot dogs were found without dates. 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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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.
2025
Dec 1, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewing receiving donated food.
Inspector's notes
Packages of cooked chicken were found in the reach-in refrigerator with the prep date of 11/22/25 and use-by date of 11/26/25. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC 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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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.
Oct 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed date marking procedures and donated goods.
Inspector's notes
In the large reach-in refrigerator, raw frozen bacon was stored directly above a container of yogurt wrapped in aluminum foil. The raw bacon may have dripped into the top of the yogurt container. At the time of inspection, the bacon was moved to the bottom shelf. The yogurt was voluntarily discarded by the PIC out of an abundance of caution.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Rodent droppings were found in the dry storage area, hallway, bathroom, and basement. The PIC was shown the areas that had pest evidence. The PIC was instructed to clean and sanitize all the areas mentioned above, as well as shelves, canned goods, and other sealed dried goods. The PIC was instructed not to use the basement as storage until it is completely sealed off and pests are eliminated. Please contact a licensed pest control professional to address the issue. A re-inspection will be conducted in 10 days.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and donated food procedures
The chlorine sanitizing solution in the three-compartment sink was exceeding 200ppm via test strip. Employee discarded solution and made a new one with correct concentration. The chlorine sanitizing solution for food-contact surfaces should be between 50ppm-100ppm. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed a hole on on the wall in the closet of the dry food storage. The wall above the hole also appears to have water damage. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 12, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Raw chicken was being thawed in prep sin without being submerged. The PIC stated the food item was out for less than 1 hour. The PIC was shown how to draw properly at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.
2024
Dec 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning and sanitizing of food equipment surfaces, thawing methods, cold holding of TCS foods, date marking, barehand contact, and food separation with the PIC.
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.<<<8th Consecutive>>>>
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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 bread with green and black matter adhering to its surface. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Sep 11, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed procedures regarding date marking, thawing, and food separation, employee illness, and cooking requirements.
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. 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
The floor next to the reach-in refrigerator in the dining area is in disrepair and the wood is exposed. The person in charge (PIC) stated they have already placed a work order. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jul 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
(CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 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. Repeat violation: Six consecutive violation.
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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
During inspection observed three bags of foccasia bread containing cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and fresh sliced tomatoes in the dining room at room temperature. Per person in charge (PIC) stated the food items have been at room temperature since the previous day. The food items were embargoed and voluntarely discarded by the PIC at the time of inspection. Please ensure TCS food are kept refrigerated at 41°F or below.
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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.
Mar 4, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Lisa Conrad
2023
Nov 8, 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 inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 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.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: 0,Signer: Lisa Conrad
Sep 18, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: (CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 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.<<
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing: Cooked chicken was thawing in the prep sink without running water and without being submerged under. The person in charge (PIC) fully submerged the chicken under the running water at the time of inspection. Please ensure thawing is done with items completely submerged under running water. The thawing educational handout was already posted in the kitchen. Per FDA Food Code,Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less (B) Completely submerged under running water (70*F or below) with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and for a period of time that does not allow product to rise above 41*F, (C) As part of a cooking process or thawed in the microwave to be immediately cooked afterwards. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →