PlateScore

Papa Murphy's

A

8257 E Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48147

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.

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 18, 2024 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 13, 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 history8 on record

2026

Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report emailed.

2025

Sep 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed vape device stored on prep table. PIC moved to office area at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Handwashing station was dispensing 100*f water at time of inspection.

Apr 15, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed two employees start their shift and proceed to prep food without first washing hands.

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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Handwashing sink near assembly line was reaching a maximum of 76*F. Hot water valve had been previously shut off and turned back on. Water only reached a maximum of 80*F after 1 minute. Please make repairs prior to 4.24.25.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed organic debris in diced tomatoes in make table. Diced tomatoes were 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. Predefined Comment: All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Nov 5, 2024Re-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.

Oct 18, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Food handlers cards and manager card need to be available upon request.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Handwashing sink near assembly line was reaching a maximum of 70*F. Please make repairs prior to 10.25.24.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 PPM of quat sanitizer dispensing from three compartment sink that was actively being used to wash dishes. Sanitizer bag was stored improperly, creating a gap in the line. When adjusted properly bag was able to dispense sanitizer at 150 PPM of quat. Please find permanent solution prior to next routine inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm in quat sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled sanitizer at time of inspection. Please check regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

No test strips were available at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to 10.25.24

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.

Apr 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 30,Signer: Nathan Laing

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Observed pizza sauce in reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 51*f from previous day. According to PIC, pizza sauce is stored at room temp prior to portioning and discussed importance of cooling TCS foods in walk-in cooler, to prevent bacterial growth. Pizza sauce was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 11, 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. 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: A,Signer: Ty J.-staff on duty

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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 →